Zane and Ikeda

In the matter of *Zane and Ikeda*, heard by Judge Harland, the dispute concerned parenting orders for two children, [X] and [Y]. The court was required to determine the living arrangements for the children and the extent of each parent's contact and responsibility.

The court considered the welfare of the children and the need for immediate orders to ensure their safety and stability. Key issues included whether to suspend existing parenting orders, where the children should live, and what restrictions, if any, should be placed on the mother's contact with them and her presence at their school. The court also had to determine the allocation of parental responsibility pending further orders.

Judge Harland ordered the suspension of all previous parenting orders. The children were to live with the father, who was granted sole parental responsibility pending further order. The mother was restrained from making any contact with the children, in person or by any form of communication, and from attending their school or after-school care. She was also prohibited from arranging for any other person to contact the children on her behalf. The father was permitted to provide copies of the orders to the children's school and Victoria Police. The court also made directions regarding the provision of the orders to therapists and the Independent Children’s Lawyer. The children were to go home with the father from the childcare facility, and the mother was required to leave the court premises before this occurred.