Buchanan and Morgan

This decision concerns parenting and property matters between Buchanan and Morgan. The court was required to determine the arrangements for the child's residence, time spent with each parent, and the division of property.

The court's reasoning focused on establishing a parenting regime that provided the child with sole parental responsibility to the father, while ensuring the mother had significant time with the child. This included detailed provisions for the child's living arrangements, time with each parent during school terms and holidays, and specific arrangements for public holidays. The court also addressed communication protocols between the parents, including restrictions on denigrating each other and discussing proceedings in the child's presence.

In relation to property, the court ordered the net proceeds of sale of a property to be divided 55 percent to the wife and 45 percent to the husband. Further orders clarified that each party would be the sole owner of their respective superannuation, debts, and other assets, with provisions for the discharge of joint liabilities.