Mulligan and Tyson

This matter concerned orders made by consent between Mulligan and Tyson regarding their children, X and Y. The dispute revolved around parenting arrangements for the children, specifically concerning their living arrangements, parental responsibility, and the father's time with them. The orders were made by Judge Scarlett.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of parenting orders, including where the children would live, the nature of parental responsibility, and the detailed schedule for the father's time with the children. This encompassed arrangements for regular weekend and holiday time, as well as specific provisions for public holidays, birthdays, and other significant events. The court also had to address communication between the parties regarding the children, travel restrictions, notification requirements for relocation and holidays, and the facilitation of the children's schooling and social activities.

The orders were made by consent of the parties, indicating an agreement on the terms rather than a contested decision by the court. The court vacated previous consent orders and then made new orders. These orders established that the children would live with the Mother and that both parents would have equal shared parental responsibility. The father's time with the children was meticulously detailed, including specific days, times, and conditions for various periods, such as alternate weekends, school holidays, Christmas, and Father's Day. Further orders addressed communication protocols, restrictions on overseas and interstate travel, notice periods for holidays and relocation, school-related information sharing, and notification of medical issues. The orders also stipulated specific changeover locations and arrangements for children's birthdays, and included provisions to ensure attendance at sporting and social events, as well as an injunction restraining criticism of either parent in the children's presence.