SAYLOR & SAYLOR

This matter concerned orders made by Aldridge J regarding the parental responsibility and time arrangements for two children. The primary dispute revolved around the mother's proposed relocation of the children to Country D and the father's time with them thereafter.

The court was required to determine the extent of shared parental responsibility, specifically concerning the choice of school, and to make orders regarding the children living with the mother and her relocation with them to Country D. Further issues included the specific arrangements for the father's time with the children, both when he resided outside Country D and if he were to reside permanently within Country D, as well as provisions for communication, decision-making, travel, and conduct between the parents.

Aldridge J ordered that the parties share equal parental responsibility for the children, with the exception that the mother would have sole responsibility for the choice of school. The court permitted the mother to relocate the children to Country D, and ordered that the children live with her. Detailed provisions were made for the father's time with the children, varying depending on whether he resided within or outside Country D, and including specific arrangements for school days, non-school days, school holidays, and special events. The orders also addressed communication between parents and children, day-to-day and long-term decision-making, information sharing regarding the children's activities, and restrictions on alcohol and drug consumption by the father prior to and during his time with the children. Injunctions were granted restraining both parties from abusing, denigrating, or discussing proceedings with the children.

The court dismissed the Applicant's Amended Initiating Application and all other applications and cross-applications, removing all issues from the Active Pending Cases List. Provisions were also made for the return of subpoenaed material and exhibits.