Paterson and Wilson and Anor

In *Paterson and Wilson and Anor*, Foster J considered an application concerning the parental responsibility and living arrangements for two children, B and C. The applicant was the paternal grandmother, Ms Paterson, and the respondents were the children's mother and father. The dispute centred on who should have primary care and responsibility for the children.

The court was required to determine the most appropriate orders for parental responsibility, the children's residence, and the nature and extent of contact between the children and their parents. The court also had to consider provisions for communication, information sharing, and the conduct of the parties in relation to the children.

Foster J applied principles of family law, focusing on the best interests of the children. The court's reasoning led to orders granting the paternal grandmother sole parental responsibility and determining that the children would live with her. The orders also established a framework for the parents to spend time with and communicate with the children, subject to agreement with the grandmother, and included specific provisions for information exchange, attendance at school events, and communication by post. The court also made orders prohibiting criticism of each other in the children's presence and requiring the grandmother to keep the parents informed of her contact details. All other outstanding applications were dismissed.