South and Cordas

In the matter of South and Cordas, the parties brought proposed orders before Cronin J for determination. The dispute concerned parenting arrangements, with the court being asked to make orders by consent in accordance with minutes of proposed orders.

The primary legal issue before the court was the determination and formalisation of parenting orders by consent. The court was also required to consider the appropriate procedural steps for finalising these orders, including the vacating of a previously scheduled hearing and the adjournment of outstanding parenting applications. Furthermore, the court needed to ensure compliance with statutory requirements regarding the provision of information to the parties about their obligations and the consequences of contravention.

Cronin J made orders by consent in accordance with the minutes of proposed orders, which were to be sealed and attached to the court file. The solicitor for the husband was directed to engross these minutes and deliver them electronically within seven days. A hearing before Justice Barry on 27 January 2010 was vacated. All outstanding parenting applications were adjourned to Registrar Sikiotis on 19 March 2009 for consideration of listing for final hearing. The court also directed that its reasons for judgment be transcribed and that a Fact Sheet detailing the particulars of the obligations created by the orders, the consequences of contravention, and sources of assistance be attached to and included within the orders, pursuant to sections 65DA(2) and 62B of the relevant legislation.