Read and Manning

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Judge Wilson concerning the child X. The dispute revolved around the arrangements for the child's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and communication.

The court was required to determine the terms of new parenting orders, including the allocation of parental responsibility, the child's primary residence, and the specific schedule for the child's time with each parent. Further issues included provisions for communication between the child and the non-resident parent, parental travel with the child, and financial security for the child's return. The court also considered orders restraining denigration of a parent and requiring completion of parenting courses.

Judge Wilson discharged all previous parenting orders and made new orders establishing equal shared parental responsibility. The child was ordered to live with the mother, with detailed provisions for the child's time with the father, including weekends, school holidays, and communication. The court also made orders regarding overseas travel by the mother with the child, including a suspension of certain father-child time provisions during that period and specific return arrangements at the mother's expense. A security deposit was ordered to be lodged by the mother prior to overseas travel. The orders also included provisions for information sharing regarding the child's welfare, a restraint on denigration, and a requirement for both parties to complete parenting courses.