ZAWADZKI & ZAWADZKI

This matter concerned parenting and property disputes between the parties, identified as the Mother and the Father. The court, presided over by Hogan J, was required to make final orders regarding the children's living arrangements, parental responsibility, time spent with the Father, and the division of property.

The primary legal issues before the court were: (1) the determination of parenting orders, including the children's residence, parental responsibility for long-term and day-to-day decisions, and the nature and extent of the Father's time with the children; (2) the exchange of information between the parents concerning the children; and (3) the division of the parties' property. The court also considered the implications of the children's travel outside of Australia and made a request regarding the Airport Watch List.

Hogan J discharged all previous parenting orders and made new orders for the children to live with the Mother. The Mother was granted sole parental responsibility for all major long-term issues, with specific procedural requirements for consulting the Father before making ultimate decisions. The Father was to have supervised time with the children, with detailed provisions for arrangements and costs, and weekly telephone contact. The court also made orders regarding the exchange of information, restraining the parents from discussing the proceedings or allegations with the children, and setting out requirements for international travel. In relation to property, the court ordered the release of specific sums from a solicitor's trust account to both parties, with a division of any excess funds, and confirmed each party's sole entitlement to their respective bank accounts, chattels, personal effects, and superannuation. There were no orders as to certain reserved costs.