Schafer and Pederson

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Judge Newbrun concerning two children, [X] and [Y]. The dispute involved the allocation of parental responsibility and the specific arrangements for the children's living situation, time spent with each parent, and communication between the parents.

The court was required to determine the extent of sole parental responsibility for the mother, the specific conditions under which she could make decisions, and the communication protocols between the parents. Further issues included the children's living arrangements, the father's time with the children, the use of children's services for changeovers, and restrictions on the father's communication and proximity to the mother and children. The court also had to consider provisions relating to international travel, the disclosure of health reports, and the use of specific names for the children.

Judge Newbrun ordered that the mother have sole parental responsibility for the children, with specific conditions for her to provide the father with notice of contemplated decisions and to consider his input, while limiting his communication to two messages per issue and prohibiting contact with third parties. The children were ordered to live with the mother, and detailed arrangements were made for the father's time with the children, including specific periods on alternate weekends and during school holidays. The court also imposed significant restrictions on the father, including limitations on communication with the children and professionals, proximity to the mother's residence, and social media activity. Both parties were restrained from denigrating each other and from using physical discipline on the children. The orders also clarified the mother's sole authority for passport applications and travel arrangements for the children.