Remmick and Ricci

The case of *Remmick and Ricci* concerned parenting orders made by Judge Burchardt. The dispute involved the parents of a child, X, regarding arrangements for X's time with each parent, parental responsibility, and related matters.

The court was required to determine the nature and extent of parental responsibility, the living arrangements for X, the specific time X would spend with each parent, and the arrangements for communication and travel between the parents. Further issues included the allocation of travel costs, the facilitation of contact, and the provision of information regarding X's health and education. The court also considered orders restraining the parents from denigrating each other in X's presence and from discussing the proceedings with X.

Judge Burchardt made orders establishing equal shared parental responsibility for X, requiring the parents to consult on major long-term decisions concerning X's education, health, and living arrangements. X was ordered to live with the mother, with specific time arrangements for the father that varied depending on X's age and schooling. The orders detailed travel arrangements and cost allocations, communication protocols including telephone and Skype contact, and provisions for medical emergencies. The court also issued injunctions restraining the parents from speaking negatively about each other in X's presence or discussing the proceedings with X, and mandated engagement with parenting support services.