Connors and Taylor

This matter concerned an application before Watts J, involving Ms Connors (the applicant) and Ms Taylor (the respondent). The dispute centred on parenting arrangements for the children during school holidays and the division of property interests. The court also addressed an application for contravention, which was subsequently withdrawn.

The legal issues before the court included the determination of parenting orders for upcoming school holidays, the process for obtaining evidence relevant to the parenting dispute, and the procedural steps required for the resolution of property settlement. Specifically, the court was required to consider the production of documents from third parties, the filing of trial affidavits, and the valuation of properties.

Watts J made orders regarding the children's time with each parent during the July and September school holidays, detailing specific dates and times. The court also ordered the suspension of a prior order during the pre-school holidays. In relation to evidence, the court permitted the respondent to issue subpoenas for documents from Dr W and Ms B, subject to conditions regarding inspection by the applicant. Further orders directed the filing of trial affidavits by both parties and specified individuals, and outlined the evidence that the parties and certain witnesses would give. The court also addressed the property dispute by ordering the parties to confer on expert valuations and to exchange relevant documents. The contravention application was dismissed.