Rudolf and Meicher

In the matter of *Rudolf and Meicher*, heard before Barry J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for three children: N, T, and S. The specific arrangements for N were not subject to any order, while T was to live with the Father and spend time with the Mother as mutually agreed. S was to live with the Mother, who was to have sole parental responsibility for her day-to-day and long-term care, welfare, and development. The Father was to spend time with S as mutually agreed, with a significant restriction: no communication between S and her Father and siblings was permitted without the Mother's express permission. The Independent Children’s Lawyer was discharged.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting arrangements for the children T and S, including living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and parental responsibility. The court also had to consider the terms of communication between the children and their parents and siblings, particularly in relation to S.

Barry J made orders reflecting the agreed parenting arrangements for T and S, with specific provisions for S's living arrangements and the Mother's sole parental responsibility. The court also issued orders regarding the Father's time with S and imposed a strict limitation on communication between S and her Father and siblings, requiring the Mother's express permission for any such contact. These orders were accompanied by a document detailing obligations, consequences of contravention, and assistance available to parties, pursuant to sections 62B and 65DA(2) of the relevant legislation.