Narkis and Narkis (No 3)

In *Narkis and Narkis (No 3)*, Johns J of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia made orders by consent between the parties concerning their child, E, and the division of their property. The dispute involved arrangements for the child's education, communication with the husband, and the valuation of various assets.

The court was required to determine the terms of orders relating to the child's schooling, including who would be responsible for associated fees, and the husband's potential future contribution. Further issues included the appointment of a psychologist to prepare a Family Report, the terms of the husband's communication with the child, and the arrangements for property valuations. The court also addressed the practicalities of property access for valuers and the location for child changeovers.

Johns J applied principles of consent orders, reflecting the agreement of the parties on the matters before the court. The orders made addressed the immediate needs of the child, including educational arrangements and communication, while reserving the question of the husband's contribution to educational expenses for a future trial. The court also facilitated the valuation of the parties' extensive property and business interests by ordering the engagement of valuers and requiring the husband to provide necessary financial documentation. Injunctions were also put in place to prevent disruption of the husband's time with the child.