Ryland and Ryland

In the matter of *Ryland and Ryland*, Berman J of the Family Court of Australia made orders concerning the parenting and property of the parties, Ms Ryland and Mr Ryland, and their two children, B and C. The dispute involved significant issues regarding the children's living arrangements and the division of matrimonial assets.

The court was required to determine the immediate living arrangements for the children, B and C, and to make orders preventing their removal from Australia. Additionally, the court had to address the disposition of the former matrimonial home, specifically the mother's interest in the property. The proceedings also involved the listing of the matter for a final hearing concerning property settlement and parenting orders.

Berman J ordered that the operation of previous orders relating to the children be suspended and that, until further order, the children live with the father. The court also issued an injunction restraining both parents and their agents from removing or attempting to remove the children from the Commonwealth of Australia, directing the Australian Federal Police to place the children's names on the Family Law Watchlist. Furthermore, the mother's interest in the former matrimonial home was ordered to be transferred to the father, with a Registrar appointed to execute any necessary deeds or instruments to give effect to this transfer pursuant to section 106A of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). The proceedings for property settlement and parenting orders were listed for a first day hearing.