Ulmarra and Radley

This matter concerned an application for final orders regarding the parenting of two children, A and E, born in 1995 and 1996 respectively. The proceedings were heard by Johnston JR.

The court was required to determine the arrangements for the children's residence, time spent with each parent, and parental responsibility. Specifically, the court had to consider the children's primary residence, their schooling, and the division of time between the parents, including during school holidays and on specific occasions.

Johnston JR ordered that the parents share equal parental responsibility for the children. The father was directed to ensure the children's primary residence was restored to the Sydney Metropolitan Area, re-enrolled at their previous schools, and recommenced attendance by a specified date. The children were to live with their father in the Sydney Metropolitan Area pending further order. The mother was granted specific time with the children, including alternate weekends during school terms, half of each school holiday period, on Mother's Day, and from Christmas Day afternoon to Boxing Day afternoon annually, with liberal telephone communication also ordered. The parties were granted leave to relist the proceedings and a procedural hearing was scheduled.