Roland and Henry and Ors

In the matter of *Roland and Henry and Ors*, Murphy J of the Family Court of Australia considered parenting orders concerning five children. The dispute involved the mother, Ms Roland, the father, and the second respondents, Mr and Mrs S, concerning the living arrangements and parental responsibility for the children.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders for the children, specifically addressing their residence, parental responsibility, and the nature and extent of contact between the children and their parents. The court also had to consider the implications of the father's potential non-compliance with previous orders and procedural requirements.

Murphy J ordered that all previous parenting orders be discharged. The children N, B, and W were to live with the second respondents, Mr and Mrs S, who, along with the mother, were granted equal shared parental responsibility for these children. The mother was to spend time and communicate with the children as agreed with the second respondents. The father's contact was significantly restricted, permitting written communication only once per month and the sending of gifts for birthdays and Christmas. The court also authorised schools to provide information to all parties at their respective costs. The matter was adjourned for further hearing, with specific filing requirements imposed on the father, and a warning that final orders could be made in default of his appearance or compliance. The court also noted that particulars of obligations and consequences of contravention were set out in an attached Fact Sheet, incorporated into the orders pursuant to ss 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.