Waverley and Labelle (No 2)

This matter came before Bennett J concerning parenting arrangements for two children, B and C. The dispute involved the living arrangements for the children, their time spent with each parent, and various practical considerations related to their care, education, and medical treatment.

The court was required to determine the specific orders concerning the children's residence, the father's time with them, communication arrangements, changeover locations, and the facilitation of the children's ongoing medical and therapeutic needs. Further issues included the disclosure of medical information to treating practitioners and the independent children's lawyer, as well as the use of a communication application and arrangements for passport renewal. The court also addressed the father's future change of residence and the implications for the children's travel arrangements.

By consent of the parties, the court made detailed orders. The children were ordered to live with the mother, with specific provisions for the father's time with them during school terms and holidays. The orders also stipulated changeover locations, travel arrangements for B, and required both parents to facilitate the children's ongoing medical and therapeutic treatments, with shared liability for expenses. The independent children's lawyer was granted broad liberty to liaise with medical professionals and to provide certain documents to treating practitioners and the mother's own treating professionals. The court also directed the use of a communication application and outlined procedures for passport renewal and notification of any change of residence by the father. The proceedings were to be transcribed, and the judge's reasons for decision were to be settled and placed on the court file.