Event and Time
Event Description
This case involves a family law matter concerning both parenting arrangements and property settlement between the parties, Ms. Dangerfield and Mr. Dangerfield. The parties have two children, X (12 years old) and Y (9 years old). Following their separation, they have disputed parenting arrangements and property division, culminating in a court hearing.
Application and Claims
- Parenting Orders: The parties sought final parenting orders to outline living arrangements and communication pathways for their children.
- Property Settlement: The parties sought consent orders on property division due to disputes about the value of the asset pool.
Judicial Decisions
- The Court accepted the proposed orders with modifications to ensure the parenting duties align with the best interests of the children.
Dispute Points and Legal Basis
Dispute Points
Mother (Ms. Dangerfield):
- Advocated for equal shared parental responsibility but requested that the children live with her.
- Sought a structured communication schedule for the children to engage with their father, particularly addressing X's complex needs.
Father (Mr. Dangerfield):
- Desire to maintain and improve his relationship with the children, especially with X.
- Contested the valuation of the marital assets, arguing for inclusion of certain funds in the asset pool which were realized by the mother during the relationship.
Therapeutic Support:
- Both parents utilized services from Mr. FF and Ms. GG, indicating an acknowledgment of the complexities related to the children’s welfare, particularly regarding X's autism and ADHD.