Raleigh and Raleigh (No 2)

The case of Raleigh and Raleigh (No 2) concerned parenting orders made by Watts J in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The dispute involved the arrangements for the children B and C, including their schooling, living arrangements, holiday schedules, and communication between parents.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of shared parental responsibility, including the enrolment of the children in secondary schools, the weekly and holiday living arrangements, and the specific times for each parent to spend with the children on significant dates such as birthdays and holidays. Further issues included the facilitation of extra-curricular activities, communication protocols regarding the children's health and well-being, travel arrangements, and geographical restrictions on the parents' residences.

Watts J made orders establishing equal shared parental responsibility for the children. The orders detailed a specific alternating weekly living arrangement during school terms, with detailed provisions for school holiday periods, including Christmas and other breaks, and specific arrangements for Father's Day, Mother's Day, and the children's and parents' birthdays. The court also mandated the enrolment of B and C in specific schools, with a fallback provision for dispute resolution if places could not be secured. Provisions were made for the facilitation of extra-curricular activities, communication regarding the children's health, and notification of travel plans. The court also imposed a restraint on the parents relocating their residences outside the Sutherland Shire Local Government area without consent or a court order.