Narris and Pedron

The matter before Judge Bender concerned a dispute between the Mother and the Father regarding their children, X and Y. The core of the disagreement revolved around the children's living arrangements and the extent of each parent's time with them, particularly in light of a proposed relocation by the Mother.

The court was required to determine the nature of parental responsibility for X and Y, establish their primary residence, and make orders concerning the relocation of their residence. Furthermore, the court needed to define the specific arrangements for the children spending time with the Father, including the frequency, duration, and location of these periods, as well as the communication protocols between the parents and with the children. The court also had to consider the implications of these arrangements on the Father's time with the children and address any necessary injunctive relief to protect the children from parental denigration.

Judge Bender ordered that the parties share equal parental responsibility for X and Y, with the children living with the Mother. The Mother was restrained from relocating the children's residence from Town B/Town C until the end of the 2020 school year, after which she was permitted to move them to Town D. Detailed orders were made regarding the Father's time with the children, encompassing school terms, holidays, and specific dates, with provisions for suspension of certain periods during school holidays. The court also mandated communication via the MyMob app and outlined information-sharing obligations regarding the children's welfare, education, and health. Finally, injunctions were granted restraining both parents from denigrating the other in the presence or hearing of the children.