SEBOURNE & SEBOURNE

In the matter of *Sebourne & Seboune*, heard by Judge Costigan, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for three children aged 12, 10, and 6. The mother sought sole parental responsibility, while the father sought equal shared parental responsibility and an equal time arrangement.

The court was required to determine the best interests of the children in relation to parental responsibility and the specific time each parent would spend with them. This involved considering the various proposals put forward by each parent and assessing which arrangement would best serve the children's welfare.

The court ultimately ordered that the parents have equal shared parental responsibility for the children. However, it was determined that the children would live primarily with the mother. The father was granted specific periods of time with the children, including alternate weekday overnights, significant weekend time, and detailed arrangements for school holidays and public holidays, with certain provisions for communication and parental conduct.