Hartnett and Sampson (No. 8)

In the matter of *Hartnett and Sampson (No. 8)*, Loughnan JR considered an application by the husband for various orders concerning property, spousal maintenance, child support, and parenting arrangements. The wife was the respondent.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether to grant the husband's application for orders as presented in Exhibit 2, and how to address the wife's alleged contravention of previous orders made on 7 June 2007 concerning the children's time with the husband. The court also had to determine the future conduct of proceedings relating to interim spousal maintenance, interim child support departure, and the appointment of an agent for the sale of a property.

Loughnan JR dismissed the husband's application for orders in terms of Exhibit 2. However, the court granted leave for the parties to approach the List Manager for a hearing concerning interim spousal maintenance and interim child support departure. The proceedings regarding the appointment of an agent for the sale of a property were adjourned to a later date. Crucially, in anticipation of a contravention of the 7 June 2007 orders by the wife, the court made specific orders to facilitate the children spending time with the husband, including provisions for the wife to notify compliance by email and for the husband to collect the children from Avalon Airport or an agreed location within a specified timeframe. The court also made consequential orders regarding the return of the children.