Prime and Butterworth

In the matter of *Prime and Butterworth*, Justice Ryan of the Family Court of Australia considered orders concerning the parental responsibility and time spent with two children, B and T. The dispute involved the discharge of previous orders and the establishment of new arrangements for the children's care.

The court was required to determine the appropriate orders for parental responsibility and the specific arrangements for the children to spend time with their mother. This included considering the conditions under which such time would occur, the consequences of non-compliance, and the provision of information and communication between the parents regarding the children.

Justice Ryan discharged previous orders made on 4 March 2002 and all subsequent orders concerning the children. The court ordered that the father have sole parental responsibility for both children. Specific provisions were made for the mother to spend time with T, including during school holidays, with conditions attached to ensure T's return and to facilitate communication and information sharing between the parents regarding the children's schooling and well-being. The court also outlined the process for any costs applications and dismissed outstanding applications.