DALBERG & SAFFEL

This case concerned parenting and property division between Dalberg and Saffel. The dispute involved the assessment of the children's best interests and the just and equitable alteration of property interests, arising from a high-conflict relationship. The matter was heard by Judge Altobelli.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting arrangements for the children, X and Y, including sole parental responsibility for long-term decisions, specific time arrangements with each parent, and communication protocols. Additionally, the court needed to make orders for the division of the parties' property, including the sale of a property and the distribution of proceeds, as well as addressing superannuation entitlements.

In relation to parenting, the court made orders for the Mother to have sole parental responsibility for long-term decisions concerning the children's care, welfare, and development, while requiring her to notify the Father of proposed decisions and consider his views. Specific time arrangements were detailed for the children to spend with the Father, with variations based on the children's ages and school holidays. The court also imposed injunctions restraining both parents from criticising each other in the presence of the children and restricted communication methods. For property, the court ordered the sale of the former matrimonial home, with the proceeds to be disbursed after discharging the mortgage and sale costs. The Mother was to receive 57.5% of the net non-superannuation assets, with the Father to pay her $200,000 within 42 days. The court also made orders regarding the division of other assets and superannuation entitlements, including a specific allocation from the Father's superannuation fund to the Mother.