Tacchi and Serio

This matter concerned an application by the wife for permission to relocate with the parties' three children to New South Wales, and the consequential arrangements for the children's time with both parents. The dispute was heard by Judge Bender.

The court was required to determine the extent of parental responsibility for the children, where the children would reside, and the specific arrangements for the children's time with each parent, both before and after the proposed relocation. This included considerations for communication, holidays, birthdays, and the financial responsibilities associated with travel.

The court ordered that the parties share equal parental responsibility for the children, who would live with the wife. Permission was granted for the wife to relocate with the children to New South Wales from January 2015. Detailed orders were made regarding the husband's time with the children, which varied significantly before and after the relocation, including provisions for travel costs and communication. The wife was also ordered to keep the husband informed of the children's welfare and educational progress, and to authorise medical practitioners and educational institutions to communicate with him. Similarly, the husband was required to keep the wife informed of his contact details and any serious illness or injury to the children.