Rennick and Rennick (No 2)

This matter concerned orders made by Jordan J regarding the children of the marriage, C and K. The dispute centred on the living arrangements and parental responsibility for the children following the breakdown of the parents' relationship.

The court was required to determine the primary residence of the children, the extent of shared parental responsibility, and the specific arrangements for the children's time with each parent. Additionally, the court needed to address the process for resolving future disputes between the parties concerning the children, as well as specific orders relating to the children's health, communication between the parents and children, and prohibitions on certain behaviours by the parents in the presence of the children.

Jordan J ordered that the children, C and K, live with the Mother and that she be permitted to reside with them in N. The parties were to have equal shared parental responsibility for the children, encompassing their education, religious and cultural upbringing, health, and significant changes to living arrangements. However, the Mother was granted liberty to enrol K for surgery related to his phimosis condition. The judgment also detailed a specific process for family dispute resolution, including cost allocation and selection of a practitioner, and outlined the Father's time with the children during school holidays and weekends, as well as communication arrangements via telephone and Skype. Further orders addressed the provision of school and medical information to the Father, and included prohibitions against discussing proceedings or denigrating the other parent in the children's presence, as well as specific behavioural requirements for the Father. The court also made orders regarding costs and discharged the Independent Children's Lawyer.