Beckett & Beckett

In *Beckett & Beckett*, heard by Judge Altobelli, the proceedings concerned parenting arrangements and property division between the Mother and the Father. The dispute centred on the future care and living arrangements for the parties' two children, X and Y, and the equitable distribution of their assets.

The court was required to determine the specific orders regarding parental responsibility, the children's living arrangements, and the time the children would spend with each parent. Additionally, the court needed to make orders concerning the division of property, including the former matrimonial home, bank accounts, vehicles, and superannuation entitlements, as well as address an application for child support.

The court made detailed orders regarding parenting, granting the Mother sole parental responsibility and primary care of the children, with specific, conditional time arrangements for the Father. These conditions included requirements for the Father to reside with his parents or siblings in the ACT during his time with the children, to abstain from alcohol, and to continue mental health treatment. The court also imposed restrictions on the Father regarding animal hunting and required him to provide authorities for access to his medical records. In relation to property, the Father was ordered to transfer his interest in the former matrimonial home to the Mother, who would then refinance the mortgage. Specific distributions were ordered for funds held by lawyers in relation to a TPD claim and superannuation, and each party was declared the sole owner of certain bank accounts, vehicles, and other assets. The Mother's application for child support was dismissed.