Morrison and Pemberton

In the matter of *Morrison and Pemberton*, heard by Faulks DCJ, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for the child B, born in 2003. The proceedings involved applications by both the mother and father regarding the future care and responsibilities for their child.

The court was required to determine issues of parental responsibility, including whether it should be equal or sole in certain areas, the primary residence of the child, and the specific arrangements for the child's time with each parent. Additionally, the court considered the mother's proposed relocation with the child and the practicalities of communication and travel arrangements.

The court made orders for equal shared parental responsibility in most matters, with the exception of the child's education, where the mother was granted sole responsibility but required to consult with the father. The child was ordered to live primarily with the mother, who was permitted to relocate with the child to the C Town area. Specific time arrangements were detailed for the father, including regular weekend contact and half of each school holiday period, with provisions for holiday changeovers and the accommodation of the child's wishes for extracurricular activities. The court also addressed communication, passport maintenance, and overseas travel notification.