Whitcomb and Whitcomb

This matter concerned parenting orders made by Judge Harman in relation to a child born in 2016. The proceedings involved the Father and the Mother, who sought to resolve disputes regarding the child's living arrangements and time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the terms of final parenting orders, including the allocation of parental responsibility, the child's primary residence, and the specific arrangements for the child to spend time with each parent. This involved considering the practicalities of interstate travel, communication between parents, and the child's welfare.

The court ordered that the Father and Mother have equal shared parental responsibility for the child, with the child to live with the Mother. Detailed provisions were made for the child's time with the Father, varying based on the child's age and whether the child resided in Queensland or New South Wales. These orders included specific arrangements for regular time, block periods, and school holidays, as well as provisions for interstate travel, changeovers, communication, and parental conduct. The court also made orders regarding the return of exhibits and the commencement date of the final orders.