Marks and Marks

This matter concerned parenting and property orders made by Steele J. The dispute involved the arrangements for a child, D Marks, born in July 1999, and the division of the parties' property, including the former matrimonial home.

The court was required to determine the specific parenting arrangements for the child, including living arrangements, parental responsibility, and time spent with each parent. Additionally, the court had to determine the property settlement between the parties, including the distribution of the former matrimonial home and other assets.

Steele J made detailed parenting orders, discharging previous orders and establishing that the child would live with the mother and that she would have sole parental responsibility. Specific time arrangements were made for the mother and the father, with stringent conditions imposed on the father's contact, including mandatory urinalysis certificates and the presence of the mother. The court also issued property orders, directing the mother to pay a sum to the father for property settlement and to transfer the former matrimonial home to her upon payment. In the event of non-payment, a detailed process for the sale of the property was outlined, with a specific distribution of proceeds. The court also specified the division of other personalty and a boat.