Ferris and Ferris

In the matter of Ferris and Ferris, the proceedings before Judicial Registrar Loughnan concerned parenting issues and property division between the applicant wife and the respondent husband. The dispute involved the sale of a property and the distribution of the proceeds, as well as arrangements for the children.

The court was required to determine the terms and conditions under which the jointly owned property would be sold, specifically the priority of disbursements from the sale proceeds. Additionally, the court needed to make orders regarding the parenting arrangements for the children, with the Independent Children's Lawyer participating in these proceedings.

Judicial Registrar Loughnan made orders for the sale of the property, stipulating that the proceeds would first be used to cover sale costs, legal fees, mortgage discharge, and rates, with any remaining balance to be held in trust pending further order or agreement. Orders were also made by consent in terms of a document titled "Short Minutes of Order" concerning other aspects of the case. The proceedings were adjourned in relation to parenting issues, and the Independent Children's Lawyer was excused from further attendance on that day. The costs of the parties were reserved, and leave was granted to relist the matter.