Kramer & Kramer

In the matter of *Kramer & Kramer*, Brown J considered parenting and property matters between the parties. The proceedings were undefended, indicating that one party did not participate in the final hearing or oppose the orders sought by the other.

The court was required to determine final orders concerning the parental responsibility for the parties' two children, J and L, their living arrangements, and the husband's time with them. Additionally, the court needed to make final orders regarding the division of the parties' property, specifically addressing funds held in trust from the sale of the former matrimonial home and other assets.

Brown J made orders for equal shared parental responsibility for the children, with the children to live with the wife. The husband was to spend time and communicate with the children as agreed between the parties. Regarding property, the court ordered that the funds held in trust for the parties, amounting to approximately $37,792, be released to the wife for her sole use and benefit. Further orders stipulated that each party would retain sole entitlement to other property in their possession, including motor vehicles and superannuation, and would be solely liable for any associated liabilities. Joint tenancies were expressly severed. The wife's application filed on 29 June 2007 was otherwise dismissed. The court also noted the relevance of a Family Law Courts Fact Sheet regarding compliance with the orders.