Balzia & Balzia

In the matter of *Balzia & Balzia*, Collier J of the Family Court of Australia considered parenting and property disputes between the parties. The proceedings involved the care arrangements for the parties' three children, M, J, and R, and the division of their financial assets.

The court was required to determine the living arrangements for the children, the allocation of parental responsibility, and the specific time each parent would spend with the children. Additionally, the court had to make orders regarding the distribution of funds held in trust and the division of superannuation interests, as well as the overall division of property and any associated costs.

Collier J ordered that the children live with the wife and that both parents have equal shared parental responsibility. Specific time arrangements were detailed for each child, with M to spend time with the father according to her wishes, and J and R to spend significant time with the father during school terms and holidays, with detailed provisions for collection and return. The court also made orders regarding special occasions such as Easter, Father's Day, and birthdays. Furthermore, the court ordered the distribution of funds held in trust, allocating specific amounts to the wife and husband, with any remaining balance to be divided equally. The wife was also allocated a base amount from the husband's superannuation interest, with corresponding reductions to the husband's entitlement. The parties were ordered to execute necessary documents for these property divisions, with the Registrar empowered to act in default. All outstanding applications were dismissed, and all issues were removed from the Active Pending Cases List.