Jardine and Jardine

In the matter of *Jardine and Jardine*, heard before Judge Altobelli, the court was required to make orders concerning parenting arrangements for two children, X and Y, and the division of property between the parents. The dispute involved the mother seeking sole parental responsibility and specific time arrangements with the father, as well as a financial settlement related to their former home.

The legal issues before the court included determining the primary caregiver and decision-maker for the children, establishing a schedule for the children's time with the father, and resolving the financial implications of the parties' former shared residence. The court also had to consider the mother's ability to obtain passports for the children and the need for both parties to refrain from denigrating each other in the children's presence.

The court ordered that the mother have sole parental responsibility for the children, who were to live with her. Specific, detailed arrangements were made for the children's time with the father, including provisions for school holidays and public holidays, with some of these arrangements being suspended on specific occasions, such as Mother's Day. The court also ordered the father to pay the mother $375,000 within 56 days, contemporaneously with the transfer of the former home to the father. In the event of non-payment, the property was to be sold, with the proceeds distributed according to a specified order of priority, including a significant portion to the mother. The court also made orders regarding the return of a car key and stipulated that neither party should denigrate the other. A notation was included for the mother to endeavour to consult with the father on long-term matters concerning the children's health, education, and religion.