O’HARA & O’HARA

In the matter of O’HARA & O’HARA, Judge Obradovic considered parenting orders concerning two children, X (born 2014) and Y (born 2016). The dispute involved the arrangements for the children's time with each parent and addressed concerns regarding the risk of harm.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders, including the discharge of any prior orders, the allocation of parental responsibility, the living arrangements for the children, and the specific schedule for the children's time with each parent. Additionally, the court had to consider and make orders regarding communication between parents, school holidays, special days, travel, and the protection of the children from denigration by either parent. An injunction was also sought concerning a specific third party.

Judge Obradovic reasoned that the existing parenting orders should be discharged and established new arrangements. The court ordered equal shared parental responsibility, with the children to live with the mother. A detailed schedule was set for the children's time with the father, commencing with limited weekend time and progressing to alternate weekends. The court also made specific provisions for school holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions, including FaceTime communication. Crucially, an injunction was granted restraining the father from allowing the children to be left alone with a Mr B or any other third party. Further orders addressed the exchange of information regarding the children's health and education, overseas travel conditions, and a prohibition against denigration of either parent.