VISSER & VISSER

This matter concerned orders made by Ainslie-Wallace J in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, concerning property settlement and parenting arrangements between Mr and Mrs Visser. The dispute involved the division of assets, including real estate and motor vehicles, and the determination of parental responsibility for their child, D Visser.

The court was required to determine the appropriate parenting orders, specifically regarding the parental responsibility for D Visser and the child's living arrangements. Additionally, the court had to make orders for the division of various assets, including a property, motor vehicles, company interests, bank accounts, and shares. The court also needed to address the financial implications of these property transfers and the ongoing responsibilities of each party.

Ainslie-Wallace J ordered that the husband have sole parental responsibility for D Visser, with the child to live with him. The court then made detailed orders for the division of property, including the transfer of the former matrimonial home to the husband, with the husband indemnifying the wife against all liabilities associated with the property. The husband was also to transfer his motor vehicle to the wife, while retaining his interest in a company and certain shares. The wife was to retain other shares and specific bank accounts. A payment of $50,000 was to be made by the husband to the wife within 42 days of her vacating the home. The court also made provisions for the wife's occupation of the home as an alternative to vacating, including a substantial monthly rent payable in advance, and specified conditions regarding maintenance and access. Furthermore, the court ordered that 100% of any splittable payment from the husband's superannuation fund be paid to the wife. The court also appointed the Registrar of the Court to execute any necessary documents if either party refused to do so.