STUBBS & STUBBS

In the matter of STUBBS & STUBBS, Berman J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the parenting of two children, D and N. The dispute involved the living arrangements and parental responsibilities for the children, as well as the father's time with them, subject to certain conditions.

The court was required to determine the primary residence of the children, the allocation of parental responsibility for long-term decisions, the terms of the father's time with the children, and the method of communication between the parents regarding the children. Additionally, the court considered the discharge of previous parenting orders, including the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer, and the delivery of the children's passports.

Berman J ordered that the children live with the mother and that she have sole parental responsibility for decisions concerning their long-term care, welfare, and development. The father's time with the children was to be as agreed, but with specific restraints, including prohibitions on contact with certain individuals, drug consumption, and attendance at the mother's home or workplace without consent. Communication between the parties was restricted to email or SMS, limited to child-related matters, and required notification of any changes to contact details. The mother was to keep the father informed of the children's schooling and significant medical issues. Previous orders were discharged, including the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer, and the children's passports were to be delivered to the mother. The court also provided information regarding the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders.