Wong and Wei

In the matter of *Wong and Wei*, Brown J considered competing applications for final parenting and property orders. The dispute concerned the living arrangements and time spent with a child born in December 1999, as well as financial matters between the parties.

The court was required to determine the primary residence of the child, the nature of parental responsibility, and the specific arrangements for the child to spend time and communicate with the husband. Additionally, the court needed to address the preparation of a family report and the filing of evidence and financial statements in anticipation of a trial.

Brown J ordered that the child live with the wife and that the parties have equal shared parental responsibility. Specific time and communication arrangements were detailed for the husband, including mid-week contact, weekend time that varied based on a future date, and telephone contact. The court also made orders regarding the collection and return of the child, prohibiting denigration of a party in the child's presence, and mandating the preparation of a family report. The matter was listed for trial on 2 November 2009, with directions for the filing of affidavits and financial statements. The court also noted that the matter reasonably required the attendance of counsel and provided information regarding compliance with the orders.