Oppeh & Oppeh

In *Oppeh & Oppeh*, Guest J of the Family Court of Australia considered an application for consent orders concerning the property settlement and parenting arrangements for the children of the marriage. The Registrar had referred the property settlement orders, which proposed the transfer of all family assets to the wife, for the court's determination. The husband was represented by legal counsel, while the wife appeared in person.

The court was required to determine whether to make orders for property settlement and parenting arrangements, particularly in light of the proposed transfer of all family assets to the wife. The court also needed to be satisfied that both parties understood the circumstances and the implications of the proposed orders before making them.

Guest J was satisfied as to the knowledge of both parties regarding the circumstances and the proposed orders. The court made orders for equal shared parental responsibility for the children, with the children to live with the wife and the husband to spend time with them as agreed. Regarding property, the court ordered the husband to transfer his interest in the matrimonial home to the wife within 14 days, at the wife's expense. The wife was to discharge the existing mortgage and refinance it in her name, indemnifying the husband against any liabilities. The court also made orders regarding various other assets and liabilities, including motor vehicles, bank accounts, and insurance policies, with the intention that these orders would finally determine the financial relationships between the parties.