Royston and Reynolds

This matter came before Justice Fowler concerning children's issues and property division between the husband and wife. The dispute involved the arrangements for the two children, C and N, and the equitable distribution of various assets and liabilities.

The court was required to determine the parenting arrangements for the children, including their residence during school terms and holiday periods, and provisions for overseas travel. Additionally, the court needed to resolve the division of property, including real estate, personal property, bank accounts, debts, and superannuation entitlements, as well as address the wife's application for spousal maintenance and the potential for costs orders.

Justice Fowler made detailed orders regarding the children's living arrangements, stipulating specific times and conditions for their residence with each parent, including provisions for holidays and birthdays. The court also established protocols for international travel with the children, requiring advance notice and regular contact. In relation to property, the court ordered the transfer of the K property from the husband to the wife, with the wife to refinance the associated mortgage and pay a sum to the husband. Beneficial ownership of various other assets, including furniture, jewellery, personalty, bank accounts, and superannuation, was declared solely to one party or the other. The wife's application for spousal maintenance was dismissed. Provisions were also made for the execution of necessary documents and the potential for court intervention if parties failed to comply with the orders. The court also outlined a process for any applications regarding costs.