Terzum and Minas

In the matter of *Trezum and Minas*, heard before Barry J, the dispute concerned parenting orders for two children, H and R. The court was required to determine the appropriate arrangements for the children's residence, parental responsibility, and communication with their father.

The central legal issues before the court were the allocation of sole parental responsibility, the determination of the children's primary residence, and the nature and method of communication between the father and the children. The court also considered the role of the Independent Children's Lawyer and the dismissal of pending applications.

Barry J ordered that the Mother have sole parental responsibility for both children and that they live with her. Communication between the Father and the children was restricted to written correspondence only, including email, with the Mother to maintain a dedicated email address for this purpose and to keep the Father informed of any changes to contact details. The Mother was also ordered to inform the Father promptly of any medical emergencies involving the children. The Independent Children's Lawyer was discharged, and all other pending applications were dismissed. The orders included a statement detailing obligations, consequences of contravention, and assistance available for compliance.