SAFFIN & SAFFIN

In the matter of SAFFIN & SAFFIN, Gill J considered interim parenting and property orders. The dispute involved the parents' responsibilities concerning their two children, X and Y, and their respective claims to restrain each other from dealing with the profits arising from the dissolution of a partnership.

The court was required to determine the appropriate interim parenting arrangements, specifically regarding parental responsibility, the children's living arrangements, and whether an injunction to restrain relocation was necessary. In relation to property, the court had to consider the propriety of restraining both parties from dealing with the proceeds of a partnership dissolution and whether to grant such restraints.

On the parenting aspect, Gill J made orders for equal shared parental responsibility and established a week-about living arrangement for the children during school terms, with specific provisions for changeovers and the commencement of terms. The children were also to spend half of each school holiday period with each parent, with a provision for an additional night with the father in the event of an uneven number of nights. The court did not find the need for an injunction to restrain relocation. For property, the court restrained both parties from dealing with the remaining proceeds of the partnership dissolution, which amounted to $238,513.51, held in various solicitor trust accounts. However, the court permitted each party to withdraw $50,000 for legal expenses. Existing restraining orders were discharged, and applications concerning child support and spousal maintenance were transferred to the Registrar's list.