Bentleigh and Bentleigh

Rees J made orders concerning the parenting of two children, B and C, and the division of property between their parents. The dispute involved the arrangements for the children's care, welfare, and development, as well as the distribution of financial assets.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders, including the allocation of parental responsibility, living arrangements, and time spent with each parent. Additionally, the court had to make orders regarding the division of property, specifically addressing funds held in a trust account and superannuation interests. The court also considered orders relating to communication between the parents, the children's therapy, education, and medical care, as well as provisions for dispute resolution and restrictions on parental conduct.

Rees J ordered that previous parenting orders be discharged and that the parents share equal parental responsibility for the children. The children were ordered to live with the mother, with the mother having responsibility for their day-to-day care when they are with her, and the father having that responsibility when they are with him. The father was granted time with the children on alternate weekends during school terms and half of each school holiday period, with specific arrangements for changeovers and overnight stays. The court also made detailed orders regarding special occasions, communication, therapy, education, and medical information, including a prohibition on the father drinking alcohol while the children are in his care. Furthermore, the court ordered the distribution of funds from a trust account and a portion of the father's superannuation to the mother, with other property to remain with the party in possession.