GEORGE & PERKINS

In the matter of *George & Perkins*, Benjamin J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the parental responsibility and time arrangements for the parties' two children, S and G, and also determined property settlement and spousal maintenance issues. The dispute involved the children living with the mother, the father relocating to the United Kingdom, and the division of assets and liabilities between the parents.

The court was required to determine the specific arrangements for the children's time with each parent, both within Australia and the United Kingdom, including provisions for holidays and travel. Additionally, the court needed to address the cessation of the mother's spousal maintenance obligations to the father, contingent upon a lump sum property settlement or a specified date.

Benjamin J made orders by consent regarding joint parental responsibility and the children living with the wife. The orders detailed extensive provisions for the children spending time with the husband, both when he was in Australia and when the children visited him in the United Kingdom, with specific arrangements for Christmas and other holidays. The court also ordered the discharge of interim spousal maintenance upon the payment of a lump sum property settlement by the wife to the husband, and the subsequent transfer of property and assets between the parties.