Velos and Velos

In this matter before Judge Kelly, the mother sought sole parental responsibility for the child X and an order permitting X's relocation to Melbourne. The father opposed these applications.

The court was required to determine whether it was in X's best interests to grant the mother sole parental responsibility and to relocate her primary residence. The court also needed to establish a parenting arrangement that would facilitate X spending time with both parents and address various aspects of X's care, including educational and extracurricular activities, communication, and dispute resolution.

Judge Kelly dismissed the mother's applications for sole parental responsibility and relocation, finding that such orders were not in X's best interests. The court ordered that X live with the mother and spend time with the father according to a detailed schedule that included alternate weekends, specific weekday arrangements during school terms, and shared time during school holidays and Easter. The orders also stipulated communication protocols, parental responsibilities regarding X's education and well-being, and requirements for dispute resolution and notification of address changes. The court further imposed restraints on parents attending each other's homes except for agreed handovers or by invitation.