Robin and Tapp (No 2)

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Bennett J in the Family Court of Australia. The dispute involved the parents of two children, M and S, regarding their future care and responsibilities.

The court was required to determine the specific arrangements for the children's residence, parental responsibility for various decision-making areas, and the extent of each parent's involvement in the children's lives, including communication, education, and health. The court also considered the need for supervision of compliance with its orders and the role of an independent children's lawyer.

Bennett J ordered the discharge of previous parenting orders, other than those made on 17 December 2008. The children were ordered to live with the mother, with both parents sharing equal responsibility for decisions regarding their education, health, and name. The mother was granted sole parental responsibility for all other decisions concerning the children. The orders also detailed provisions for the father's communication with the children, his access to information about their health and education, and notification requirements for any proposed relocation by the mother. The court further directed that compliance with these orders be supervised for a period not exceeding 12 months.