ODOM & KAPLAN (No.3)

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Judge Newbrun in the Family Court of Australia. The dispute involved the Mother and Father of two children, X (born 2010) and Y (born 2011), regarding the arrangements for their care and upbringing.

The court was required to determine the best interests of the children and make orders concerning parental responsibility, living arrangements, and time spent with each parent. Specific issues included the allocation of sole parental responsibility, the nature and extent of the Father's time with the children during school terms and holidays, communication arrangements between parents and children, and provisions for travel and passport management.

The court ordered that all previous parenting orders be discharged. The Mother was granted sole parental responsibility, with the children to live with her. The Father was granted specific time with the children during school terms and holidays, with detailed provisions for collection, return, and communication. The orders also included stipulations regarding notification of significant decisions, communication protocols between parents, and restrictions on denigration and discussion of proceedings with the children. Further orders addressed travel arrangements, including domestic and international holidays, and the management of the children's passports.