BALDRY & BALDRY

In the matter of *Baldry & Baldry*, heard by Judge Altobelli, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for two children, X (born 2010) and Y (born 2012), and the alteration of property interests between the parents. The mother sought to relocate, and the court was required to determine the children's best interests in light of this proposal, as well as the appropriate time the children should spend with the father. Additionally, the court was tasked with ascertaining the property pool and assessing contributions and future needs for the purpose of property settlement.

The court's reasoning addressed both the parenting and property aspects of the case. Regarding parenting, the orders established that the children would live with the mother and that both parents would have equal shared parental responsibility for major long-term residence issues, with the mother having sole responsibility for other major long-term issues, subject to specific notification and consultation requirements with the father. The mother was also restricted from residing outside the Sydney Metropolitan Area without the father's consent. Detailed provisions were made for the time the children would spend with the father during school terms, holidays, and on specific occasions, as well as for communication between parents and children. The court also made orders regarding the parties' conduct in the presence of the children and the exchange of information concerning the children's welfare and education.

In relation to property, the court declared the father the sole owner of a specific property and ordered him to pay a sum of $286,196 to the mother within ten weeks. The orders stipulated consequences for non-compliance, including the potential sale of the property and the disbursement of proceeds to satisfy the mother's payment, along with other specified debts and costs. Otherwise, each party was to retain property in their possession. The court also included provisions for the appointment of a Registrar to execute documents if a party refused to comply with the orders and granted leave to relist the matter for implementation and enforcement issues.