Vollans and Diete

This matter concerned parenting orders and property settlement between the parties, Mr Vollans (the Father) and Ms Diete (the Mother). The dispute involved the living arrangements and time spent with the parties' three children, [X], [Y], and [Z], as well as the division of their assets. The decision was made by Judge Vasta.

The court was required to determine the specific orders regarding the children's residence and the allocation of time each parent would spend with them. This included establishing a schedule for contact, communication, and the responsibilities of each parent in facilitating this contact. Additionally, the court needed to make final property orders, including the distribution of proceeds from the sale of a property and the division of superannuation interests.

The court made orders for joint parental responsibility for the children. [X] was to live with the Father, with liberty to spend time and communicate with the Mother at his discretion, which the Father was to facilitate. [Y] and [Z] were to live with the Mother, with specific provisions for their time spent with the Father, including during school holidays, and arrangements for telephone contact. The court also made detailed orders regarding the costs of changeovers and the exchange of information concerning the children's health and education. Furthermore, the court ordered that the Father retain all right, title, and interest in a specified real property, and that the proceeds of sale of another property be distributed, with a significant portion to the Mother. The Mother was also awarded a specific amount from the Father's superannuation interest. Each party was to retain other assets in their possession.