Zlotnik and Gerasimov

In the matter of *Zlotnik and Gerasimov*, heard by Watts J, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for a child born in 2012. The parties, the mother and the father, sought orders regarding parental responsibility, the child's residence, and time spent with each parent.

The court was required to determine the terms of final parenting orders, including the nature of parental responsibility, the mother's proposed relocation, and the father's time with the child. Additionally, the court considered the appointment of a single expert to prepare an updating report on the child and the parties, and the extent to which certain applications made by the father should be dismissed.

Watts J made orders by consent on a final basis, establishing equal shared parental responsibility for the child, requiring joint agreement on major long-term issues. Pending further order, the mother was permitted to relocate to Suburb K, New South Wales, following a permanent work transfer. The court also made consent orders regarding emergency contacts and the father's time with the child during specific holiday periods. Furthermore, Dr E was appointed as a single expert to prepare an updating report, with specific directions to consider matters under section 60CC of the *Family Law Act*, the mental status of the parties, and to consult with Dr M. The court dismissed certain applications made by the father, while reserving its decision on others.