Robertson & Chin

The case of *Robertson & Chin* concerned parenting orders for a child born in October 2002. The dispute involved the arrangements for the child's care, residence, and communication between the parents. The matter was heard by Rose J.

The court was required to determine the specific terms of parenting orders, including the discharge of any existing orders, the establishment of equal shared parental responsibility, and the detailed arrangements for the child's living arrangements, communication with both parents, and decision-making regarding the child's welfare and development. Further issues included provisions for travel, medical information, school reports, and the use of a parenting book for communication.

Rose J discharged all current parenting orders and made new orders establishing equal shared parental responsibility. The child was ordered to live with the mother in South East Queensland, with the mother having sole responsibility for day-to-day decisions when the child was in her care. Conversely, the child was to live and communicate with the father during specified periods, with the father having sole responsibility for day-to-day decisions when the child was in his care. These arrangements included detailed provisions for weekend contact, school holidays, birthdays, and electronic communication. The orders also stipulated requirements for notification of travel, access to medical and school information, and the continued use of a parenting book for communication between the parties.