Barden and Vassa

This matter concerned parenting orders and property settlement between Barden and Vassa, heard by Judge Newbrun. The dispute involved the arrangements for the child, [X], including time spent with each parent, communication, and travel. Additionally, the parties sought to resolve the division of their property, specifically concerning a property known as Property A.

The court was required to determine the terms of shared parental responsibility, the specific time each parent would spend with [X], and the conditions under which [X] could be taken overseas. Furthermore, the court needed to make orders regarding the division of Property A, including financial settlements and the potential sale of the property if the parties could not agree on its disposition. The court also addressed ancillary matters such as communication between parents regarding [X]'s health and education, and the prevention of denigration of either parent.

Judge Newbrun made orders establishing equal shared parental responsibility for [X] and detailed a specific schedule for [X] to spend time with the Father, including during school terms, holidays, and specific public holidays. The orders also stipulated conditions for international travel, requiring advance notice, provision of travel details, and consent in certain circumstances, with provisions for passport and visa arrangements. The court further ordered that neither parent was to denigrate the other or discourage [X] from maintaining relationships with their respective families, and that both parents should facilitate [X]'s participation in extracurricular activities. Regarding property, the court ordered that the Father could retain Property A upon payment of a specified sum to the Wife and discharging certain debts. If the Father failed to comply within three months, the property was to be listed for sale by auction, with specific terms for the sale and distribution of proceeds, including a percentage and a cash payment to the Wife, and the remainder to the Husband. The court also made provisions for the execution of necessary documents by the Registrar if a party refused to do so.