Teasdale and Teasdale (No.2)

This matter concerned parenting and property disputes between the husband and wife, heard by Judge Newbrun. The court was required to determine the parenting arrangements for the parties' two children, born in 2006 and 2009, and to make orders regarding the division of the parties' property.

The court was asked to determine the appropriate parenting orders, including issues of parental responsibility, living arrangements, and time spent with each parent. In relation to property, the court was required to consider the validity of a Financial Agreement made in 2012 and to make orders for the division of various assets, including monies held in trust and superannuation entitlements.

The court ordered that all previous parenting orders be discharged. The husband was granted sole parental responsibility for the children, with the children to live with him. Specific time arrangements were set for the children to spend with the wife, including alternate weeks and defined periods during school holidays and birthdays. The court also made detailed orders regarding communication between the parties concerning the children's welfare, education, and medical needs, and mandated attendance at parenting courses and psychological therapy for the wife. Regarding property, the court set aside the Financial Agreement of 5 November 2012. The monies held in trust by the wife's solicitors and in a disputed trust account were to be divided equally between the parties. Each party was to retain their own superannuation entitlements and all other property in their possession, title, or name, with each party indemnifying the other against any personal liabilities. The court also made provisions for the execution of necessary documents and the severance of any joint tenancies.