Sperling and Sperling

This matter concerned parenting arrangements and property adjustment between the parties, Mr. and Mrs. Sperling, before Judge Henderson. The dispute involved the children's living arrangements, holiday schedules, and the division of significant marital assets, particularly a jointly owned property.

The court was required to determine the primary residence of the children and establish a detailed schedule for their time with each parent, including during school terms, holidays, and special occasions. Additionally, the court needed to make orders for the final alteration of the parties' property interests, specifically concerning the sale of their jointly owned property and the distribution of the proceeds.

In relation to parenting, the court made orders by consent, establishing equal shared parental responsibility for the two children. The primary residence of the children was ordered to be with the mother, with specific provisions for the father's time, including alternate weekends, Thursday evenings, and half of school holidays. The court also detailed arrangements for special occasions, including birthdays and Christmas, and set out rules regarding extra-curricular activities and travel. For the property division, the court ordered the sale of the jointly owned property, outlining a comprehensive process for its marketing and sale by public auction and private treaty. The proceeds were to be distributed after payment of sale expenses, legal costs, and the mortgage, with the wife to receive 37% and the husband the balance. The husband was also ordered to indemnify the wife against all outgoings in respect of the property pending its sale.