Pergolese and Benvenuto

In the matter of *Pergolese and Benvenuto*, Berman J of the Family Court of Australia considered a dispute between the parents concerning the parenting arrangements for their child, born in 2012. The proceedings involved determining the specific times the child would spend with each parent.

The court was required to determine the precise schedule for the child's time with the mother, including regular weekend and mid-week arrangements, as well as specific provisions for school holidays, particularly Christmas. Additionally, the court needed to address the practical matter of the child's enrolment at a particular school for the upcoming academic year and the associated financial responsibilities.

Berman J made orders establishing a detailed schedule for the child's time with the mother, encompassing alternate weekends and specific mid-week periods. These orders also included provisions for extended time during Christmas school holidays and outlined the handover arrangements for when the child was not at school. The court further ordered that the child be enrolled at M School for the 2018 academic year, with the father undertaking responsibility for all associated fees and costs, although the enrolment application would be in both parents' names.