WINSLOW & WINSLOW

In this matter before McClelland J, the parties, the mother and the father, sought orders concerning their four children. The dispute centred on arrangements for the children's residence, schooling, and time spent with each parent, particularly in light of the mother's proposed relocation to New Zealand with the children.

The court was required to determine the extent of parental responsibility, the primary residence of the children, and the specific arrangements for the children's schooling and their time with each parent, both before and after the proposed relocation to New Zealand. This included establishing the framework for communication, travel, and the exchange of information regarding the children's welfare and education.

McClelland J made orders establishing equal shared parental responsibility for the children, with the children to live with the mother. The court permitted the children to relocate to New Zealand with the mother and detailed specific arrangements for their schooling in New Zealand. The orders also outlined a comprehensive schedule for the children to spend time with the father, both in New Zealand and potentially elsewhere, including provisions for travel, communication via webcam, and the exchange of essential information and documents. The mother was also ordered to ensure both parents were listed as enrolling parents and emergency contacts at the children's schools and to authorise the sharing of all information regarding the children with the father.