Nolan and Nolan

In the matter of *Nolan and Nolan*, heard by Judge McGuire, the dispute concerned parenting orders for three children: [X] born in 2004, [Y] born in 2009, and [Z] born in 2011. The court was tasked with determining the future arrangements for the children, including parental responsibility, living arrangements, and the nature and extent of contact between the children and their father.

The court was required to consider the best interests of the children in making its orders. This involved assessing the current circumstances and determining what arrangements would best promote the children's welfare and development. The court also had to consider the appropriate level of communication and contact between the father and the children, given the existing orders and the circumstances of the case.

Judge McGuire ordered the discharge of all existing parenting orders. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility for [X], [Y], and [Z], and the children were ordered to live with her. Time between the father and the children was reserved. Communication between the father and the children was significantly restricted, to occur only by letter, card, or gift once per calendar month, and on specific celebratory occasions. The mother was to facilitate these communications, with the discretion to vet and refuse to pass them on, provided she notified the father of any refusal within seven days. The father was permitted to provide substitute communication if his initial communication was refused, and the mother was to encourage and assist the children in responding to the father each month.