Watson and Watson

This matter came before Young J concerning disputes between a husband and wife regarding their children, M and R, and related financial matters. The proceedings involved applications for interim and final orders concerning parenting arrangements, property settlement, and the engagement of a psychologist.

The court was required to determine the specific parenting orders for the upcoming September 2010 school holidays, including the duration and location of the husband's time with the children. Additionally, the court needed to address the ongoing parenting orders made in December 2009, considering variations to alternate weekend arrangements and communication protocols with the children. The court also considered the need for an updated report from a psychologist, Mr. P, in preparation for a defended final hearing, and the dismissal of interim applications.

Young J made detailed orders regarding the September 2010 school holidays, specifying the period the husband was to spend with the children and requiring his substantial attendance. The court also imposed a restraint on both parties discussing the court proceedings with the children, save for instructions from the psychologist. Existing orders from December 2009 were to remain in effect, with specific adjustments to the husband's alternate weekend contact and communication times. The court further ordered that the psychologist, Mr. P, prepare an updated report for the defended final hearing, to be provided to the parties 30 days prior to the trial. Interim applications were dismissed, and outstanding final applications were referred for a defended hearing.

By consent, the court ordered that the husband and wife jointly arrange an extension of borrowing over a property to provide the wife with an interim property settlement of $100,000, with associated fees to be serviced by the husband. The husband was also directed to continue providing documents to the appointed accountants, M Firm, with both parties entitled to receive copies. The court certified that the matter reasonably required the attendance of Senior Counsel for the wife and Counsel for the husband.