Walford & Walford (No. 3)

This matter came before Guest J, concerning property and children's orders between the husband and wife. The dispute involved the division of assets, including specific items of currency and coins, interests in companies and projects, and superannuation, as well as arrangements for the parties' child. The court was also required to address outstanding school fees, child support arrears, and the dismissal of various extant applications.

The court was tasked with determining the specific property orders to be made, including the allocation of the husband's interest in a superannuation fund and the transfer of various assets and interests. Furthermore, the court needed to establish parenting arrangements for the child, discharging previous orders while retaining certain watchlist provisions and setting out detailed living arrangements, communication protocols, and information sharing between the parents. The court also had to consider the dismissal of outstanding applications related to property and parenting.

Guest J made extensive property orders, discharging previous court orders and directing the husband to pay outstanding school fees and indemnify the wife for other school-related expenses. The husband was also ordered to deliver specific coins and foreign currency to the wife, pay a significant sum towards child support arrears, and transfer his interest in a company project to the wife. The court also allocated 100% of the husband's superannuation fund balance to the wife, with specific provisions for future splittable payments. Parenting orders were made, discharging previous orders but retaining watchlist provisions, and establishing equal shared parental responsibility. Detailed living arrangements for the child with the husband were set out, along with specific provisions for holidays, birthdays, and communication. The court also ordered the discharge of the Independent Children's Lawyer and the dismissal of all extant parenting applications. Finally, consent orders were made regarding the payment of costs and the provision of various financial documents by the husband to the wife's solicitors.