Summers and Rendel

In the matter of *Summers and Rendel*, Berman J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia made orders concerning parental responsibility and living arrangements for the child B. The proceedings involved an application by the father and a response from the mother regarding their child.

The court was required to determine the arrangements for the child B, including the nature of parental responsibility, where the child would live, and the time the child would spend with each parent. Additionally, the court addressed the father's application for leave to copy materials obtained via subpoena and considered directions for the upcoming trial.

Berman J ordered that the parties have equal shared parental responsibility for B. The child was ordered to live with the father, with specific provisions for the child to live with the mother on weekends and in alternate weeks. The court also made orders by consent permitting the father to take the child overseas for a limited period, subject to notification requirements, and for the renewal of the child's passport. Further, the court issued detailed trial directions concerning the filing and service of amended applications, evidence, and outlines of argument.