SALT&SALT

In the matter of SALT&SALT, Judge Stewart of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia made orders concerning the parenting arrangements for two children, X and Y. The dispute involved the parents' respective roles and time with the children following their separation.

The court was required to determine the nature of parental responsibility, the living arrangements for the children, and the specific times each parent would spend with them. Additionally, the court addressed issues relating to communication between parents, changeovers, the children's travel, and the holding of their passports. The court also made orders regarding the disclosure of medical information and the attendance of parents at post-separation programs.

The court ordered that the Mother and Father have equal shared parental responsibility for the children. The children were ordered to live with the Father, with detailed provisions outlining the Mother's time with the children, including alternate weekends, mid-week time, public holidays, birthdays, and school holidays. The court also made orders restraining the removal of the children from Australia and directed that their passports be held by the Registrar. Further orders addressed communication, changeovers, notification of address changes, attendance at school activities, and the disclosure of medical information. The appointment of the Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged.