Sealy and Sealy

The case of *Sealy and Sealy* concerned parenting orders for three children. The dispute involved the mother and father regarding the living arrangements and parental responsibilities for their children. The matter was heard by Hogan J.

The court was required to determine the primary residence of the children, the allocation of parental responsibility for long-term decisions, and the specific arrangements for the children to spend time with each parent. Additionally, the court needed to establish protocols for communication between the parents regarding the children's welfare, education, and health, as well as address issues of parental conduct and information sharing.

Hogan J ordered that the children live with the mother and that she have sole parental responsibility for major long-term issues including education, religious and cultural upbringing, health, and names. However, the mother was required to consult with the father in writing before making decisions on these matters, allowing him 14 days to respond. The father was granted specific, phased-in time with the children, with initial periods requiring supervision by a Dr E, and detailed provisions were made for changeovers, communication, and holiday arrangements. The court also imposed orders restraining one parent from enrolling the children in activities that would conflict with the other's time, prohibiting denigration of either parent, and ensuring mutual access to information from the children's service providers and medical practitioners. All previous orders and parenting plans were discharged, and outstanding applications were dismissed.