Johnson and Johnson

In a decision by Judge Dunkley, the court addressed a dispute between a mother and father concerning parenting arrangements for their two children, X and Y, born in 2003 and 2006 respectively. The proceedings also involved the division of property and financial matters between the parties.

The primary legal issues before the court were to determine the parenting orders for the children, including the allocation of parental responsibility, living arrangements, and time spent with each parent. Additionally, the court was required to resolve the division of assets and liabilities, including the former matrimonial home and various business and personal assets.

The court ordered that all prior parenting orders be discharged and that the parties share equal parental responsibility for the children. The children were ordered to live with the mother, with specific provisions for the father's time with them during school terms, school holidays, and significant annual events such as Christmas and Easter. The orders also detailed communication arrangements, including telephone contact, and stipulated that neither party should denigrate the other in the presence of the children. In relation to property, the court made orders for the release of proceeds from the sale of the former matrimonial home to the wife, a payment of $52,000 from the husband to the wife, and declared the husband solely entitled to his business, plant and equipment, motor vehicles, shares, bank balances, a boat, and personal effects in his possession. Both parties were directed to execute all necessary documents to give effect to the orders, with the Registrar empowered to act in the event of non-compliance. All outstanding applications were dismissed.