LAFFY & ABBOTT

This case involved a dispute between a husband and wife concerning parenting arrangements for their two children, X and Y, and the division of their property. The matter came before Bender J in the Family Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine the specific orders regarding the children's living arrangements, time spent with each parent, and communication. Additionally, the court needed to make orders concerning the division of the net proceeds from the sale of the former matrimonial home and the division of the husband's superannuation interests.

Bender J made orders for equal shared parental responsibility for X and Y, with the children to live with the husband. The court then detailed a comprehensive schedule for the children's time with the wife, including alternate weekends, mid-week time during school terms, and specific arrangements for school holidays, birthdays, and other significant dates. The orders also included provisions for communication between parents and children, notification requirements for travel, and injunctions restraining certain behaviours and actions. In relation to property, the court ordered the net proceeds of the former matrimonial home to be divided with $50,000 to each party, and the balance split 35% to the wife and 65% to the husband. The court also made specific orders pursuant to s.90MT(1)(a) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth) to effect an equal division of the husband's superannuation interest in the Fund, allocating $39,332 to the wife. Further orders addressed the parties' respective entitlements to other property and liabilities.