Tallant and Kelsey

This matter came before Hannam J concerning parenting and property disputes between the parties, Tallant and Kelsey. The proceedings involved an interim application and directions for an upcoming five-day trial.

The court was required to determine interim parenting orders and to establish a comprehensive framework for the conduct of the trial. This included setting deadlines for the filing and service of amended applications, financial statements, affidavits of evidence, subpoenas, and outlines of case for both parenting and de facto property matters. The court also addressed the preparation of a joint chronology and a joint trial balance sheet, as well as the notification of superannuation trustees regarding potential splitting orders.

The orders regarding interim parenting arrangements were made by consent. The children were to live with the Mother, and the Father was to spend time with the children under supervision at a designated contact centre, with the Father bearing all associated costs. These arrangements were to commence as soon as practicable and occur once per week. The court also issued detailed trial directions to ensure the efficient progression of the case, including provisions for the cross-examination of a family report writer and the exchange of settlement offers.

The matter was adjourned for further consideration of the interim application, with leave granted to approach the List Clerk for the allocation of trial dates. The court also scheduled a readiness check before a Registrar.