Carlisle and Carlisle

This matter concerned parenting arrangements and property division between the parties, Mr and Mrs Carlisle, before Judge Henderson. The dispute involved the allocation of time the parties' two children would spend with each parent, and the sale and distribution of proceeds from their jointly owned property.

The court was required to determine the specific parenting orders for the children, X and Y, including regular time, school holiday arrangements, and special occasions. Additionally, the court needed to establish a clear process for the sale of the parties' property, including listing, pricing, and the distribution of sale proceeds. The court also addressed periodic and lump sum spouse maintenance, as well as interim costs orders for the wife.

The court made orders by consent regarding parenting, detailing specific days and times for the father's time with the children, including alternating weekends and school holidays. These orders also included provisions for communication between the children and the father, restrictions on drug and alcohol consumption in the presence of the children, and notification requirements regarding medical appointments. By consent, the court also ordered the sale of the parties' property, outlining the process for listing, sale by private treaty or auction, and the priority of payments from the proceeds, including discharge of mortgage, sale expenses, legal costs, utilities, and specified payments to each party. Periodic and lump sum spouse maintenance were also ordered, along with interim costs for the wife.