Langmeil and Grange

In the matter of *Langmeil and Grange*, Bell J determined the parenting arrangements and property settlement for the parties following their separation. The dispute concerned the future living arrangements for the parties' three children, M, W, and L, and the division of their assets, including the former matrimonial home.

The court was required to consider the best interests of the children in making orders regarding their residence, parental responsibility, and time spent with each parent. Additionally, the court had to determine the division of the former matrimonial home and other property, including chattels and superannuation entitlements.

Bell J ordered that the children forthwith live with the father and that he be solely responsible for their care and decision-making. The mother was permitted to spend time with the children for a minimum of four hours weekly, subject to supervision by an agreed-upon supervisor or one approved by the Independent Children's Lawyer. The court also directed the mother to undergo psychiatric counselling concerning her beliefs about the father's alleged abuse of the children, and a Family Consultant was to assess the mother's time with the children. In relation to property, the father was to pay the mother a sum of $144,460, upon which she was to transfer her interest in the former matrimonial home to the father. Ownership of chattels was to vest in the parties respectively, and their superannuation entitlements were to be held by each party without a splitting order, with the question of splitting adjourned.