Tomlinson and Conlan (No 3)

This matter concerned orders made by Gill J regarding the time a child, X, would spend with their mother and father. The dispute revolved around the specific arrangements for X's time with each parent, particularly during school terms, school holidays, and on special days.

The court was required to determine the precise schedule for X's time with each parent, including weekend arrangements during school terms, the division of school holiday periods, and specific provisions for Christmas and other significant dates. The court also needed to establish protocols for changeovers between parents, communication methods, and arrangements for X's attendance at psychological appointments.

The orders were made by consent of the parties, indicating an agreement on the terms presented. The court discharged previous orders and established a detailed schedule for X's time with each parent, commencing from the date of the orders and extending through various school terms and holiday periods. This included specific provisions for alternate weekends, the division of holiday periods, and arrangements for special days such as birthdays and Christmas. The orders also stipulated changeover locations, communication rights between parents and X, and obligations regarding X's psychological treatment.