GATENBY & CHISLER

The case of Gatenby & Chisler involved an application concerning parenting arrangements and property division for the parties' three children, B, C, and D. The matter came before Bennett J in the Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine the living arrangements for the children, specifically addressing equal time arrangements and the division of school holidays and special events. Additionally, the court was tasked with making orders regarding the division of the parties' property and liabilities.

Bennett J made orders for the parties to have equal shared parental responsibility for the children. The living arrangements were detailed, establishing an alternating schedule for school term times and a division of school holidays, including Christmas and summer vacations, with specific provisions for make-up time and travel. The court also made detailed property orders, including a significant payment from the Applicant to the Respondent, the transfer of property interests, and the retention of various assets and liabilities by each party. The orders also included provisions for communication between the parties regarding the children, restrictions on denigration, and arrangements for travel and passports.