SS and AH (No. 2)

In *SS and AH (No. 2)*, Barry J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the care, welfare, and development of two children, J and K. The proceedings involved a dispute between the parents regarding these matters, culminating in the court's determination of parenting arrangements.

The court was required to determine the primary decision-making responsibility for the children, the extent of the mother's contact with the children, and the conditions under which any contact might occur. Additionally, the court needed to address the schooling of the children and the communication methods available to the mother.

Barry J ordered that the Father have sole responsibility for all long-term and short-term decisions concerning the children's care, welfare, and development. The Mother was prohibited from telephoning or attempting to telephone, or having or attempting to have physical contact with, either child. However, the Mother was permitted to communicate with the children by telephone, mail, or email at any time, and to respond to emails from the children with a single response per communication. The Mother could also send cards on special occasions. The Father was not to change the children's schooling without the Mother's written consent or further court order. Certain previous orders were suspended. The proceedings were adjourned for case management and set down for trial. The court also issued a notice regarding the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders.