YENGER & WILBERT

In the matter of Yenger & Wilbert, heard by Judge Obradovic, the dispute concerned interim parenting arrangements and exclusive occupancy of the former matrimonial home. Each party sought sole occupancy of the residence, indicating significant parental conflict.

The court was required to determine the best interests of the children, specifically addressing which parent should have sole occupancy of the former matrimonial home and the interim living arrangements and time spent between the children and each parent. The assessment of risk was a central consideration in the court's determination.

The court ordered that the mother have sole occupancy of the former matrimonial home, with the father to vacate within 28 days and be restrained from residing there thereafter. The children X and Y were ordered to live with the mother, with specific provisions for their time spent with the father, including alternate weeks and staggered school holiday arrangements. The older child, Z, was to live with and spend time with each parent in accordance with her wishes. The matter was listed for further directions.