Pyne and Dwight

The case of *Pyne and Dwight* concerned parenting orders made by Berman J. The dispute involved the arrangements for a child, B, born in 2008, following the separation of the child's parents. The orders addressed issues of parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the time each parent would spend with the child, including a proposed relocation of the mother and child to Brisbane.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of shared parental responsibility, the primary residence of the child, and the practical arrangements for the father's time with the child, both before and after the mother's relocation. This included establishing a detailed schedule for school holidays, weekends, and other significant periods, as well as provisions for communication, travel, and the exchange of information regarding the child's welfare and education.

Berman J ordered that the parties have equal shared parental responsibility for the child. The child was to live with the mother, who was permitted to relocate to Brisbane in February 2017. The court then set out a comprehensive schedule for the father's time with the child, detailing specific arrangements for school terms and holidays, both before and after the relocation. These orders also included provisions for travel arrangements, communication between parents and the child, and the exchange of information concerning the child's health and schooling, with a clear directive against denigration of either parent.