TILLEY & DENTON (No.2)

This matter concerned orders made by Judge Altobelli regarding parental responsibility, living arrangements, and time spent between the parents and their child, X. The dispute centred on the specific arrangements for the child's time with each parent, including the frequency, duration, and locations for changeovers, as well as provisions for significant occasions and communication between the parents.

The court was required to determine the specific orders for parental responsibility, the child's living arrangements, and the detailed schedule for the child spending time with each parent. This included establishing a framework for communication, the handling of significant occasions, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The court also had to consider provisions for school holidays and the progression of these arrangements as the child grew older.

Judge Altobelli made orders for equal shared parental responsibility, with each parent having sole responsibility for day-to-day decisions while the child is with them. The child was ordered to live with the Mother, with specific, phased-in arrangements for the Father to spend time with the child. These arrangements detailed a four-weekly cycle that evolved over time, including provisions for weekends, weekdays, school holidays, and significant occasions such as Christmas and Father's Day. The orders also included provisions for communication between parents, attendance at child-related events, and a requirement for family dispute resolution in the event of disagreements.