Campbell and Godfrey

This matter concerned an application before Forrest J regarding the living arrangements for three children, B, C, and D. The dispute centred on the children's residence and holiday arrangements between their parents.

The court was required to determine the specific orders concerning where the children would live, both during school terms and holidays, and to address the relocation of the mother and children. The court also had to consider the financial arrangements between the parties, specifically a payment to the mother.

Forrest J made orders discharging previous directions and establishing a detailed schedule for the children's residence with each parent. These orders included provisions for the children to live with the mother until a specified date for their return to Sydney, and then to be divided between the parents for the Christmas holidays. Further provisions outlined alternating living arrangements during school terms depending on the mother's residential location within Sydney or if she remained in Melbourne, and a 50/50 split of school holidays. The father was ordered to continue residing in the eastern suburbs of Sydney unless otherwise agreed or ordered. Additionally, by consent, the mother was to be paid $20,000 from a legal trust account.