Pitrec and Pitrec

In *Pitrec and Pitrec*, Stevenson J considered orders relating to the children J, A, and R, and the former matrimonial home. The dispute concerned the living arrangements for the children and the occupation of the home following the parties' separation.

The court was required to determine the parenting arrangements for the three children, including their residence with each parent and the specific times and conditions for changeovers. Additionally, the court had to make orders regarding the exclusive occupation of the former matrimonial home and financial arrangements, including mortgage payments, insurance, loan instalments, and weekly spousal maintenance.

Stevenson J discharged all existing orders concerning the children and made new orders for their residence with the mother, save for specified periods with the father, which included alternate weekends, mid-week overnight stays, Christmas periods, and time on each child's birthday. The court also ordered the mother to have exclusive occupation of the former matrimonial home and directed the father to meet certain financial obligations, including mortgage instalments, rates, insurance, and a weekly payment to the mother. Finally, the proceedings were transferred to the Federal Magistrates Court.