Westbrook and Westbrook (No. 2)

In *Westbrook and Westbrook (No. 2)*, Mushin J of the Family Court of Australia considered applications for review of orders made by Johnston JR on 18 May 2007, concerning the parental responsibility and living arrangements for the parties' two children.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether to dismiss the applications for review of the earlier orders and, in relation to other applications, to determine the children's living arrangements and the extent of their time and communication with the husband. The court also had to consider the parental responsibility for making major long-term decisions concerning the children.

Mushin J dismissed the applications for review of the orders made by Johnston JR. The court then made consent orders regarding the children's living arrangements, stipulating that they would live with the wife and share parental responsibility for major long-term decisions. Specific provisions were made for the children to spend time and communicate with the husband, including alternate weekends and mid-week arrangements during school terms. General liberty to apply was reserved to both parties.