Milano and Milano

In the matter of Milano and Milano, Cronin J considered parenting orders concerning the child B. The dispute involved the parents' arrangements for B's future, including international travel and parental responsibilities.

The court was required to determine the extent of parental responsibility for major long-term decisions, the arrangements for the child's travel, and the specific time B would spend with each parent, both within Australia and internationally. Further issues included the allocation of costs associated with travel and communication, and the process for making significant decisions regarding B's education and health.

Cronin J discharged all existing parenting orders and made new orders that granted the wife liberty to remove the child from Australia to the United States after 1 July 2017. The wife was given sole parental responsibility for major long-term decisions, including obtaining a passport for B. The husband was allocated specific time with B, with arrangements varying based on B's location and the date. The court also detailed provisions for electronic communication, holiday arrangements, and the process for making major long-term decisions, requiring the wife to consult with the husband within a seven-day period. The wife was also ordered to register the orders in the United States upon arrival.