Abby Vimal

The applicant sought costs following a successful motion on jurisdiction.

The respondent opposed the motion and sought a transfer to another region.

The court granted the applicant's motion and denied the respondent's motion.

Following the decision, the parties consented to a temporary order for access and child support.

The court awarded costs on a partial indemnity basis rather than full recovery, considering the absence of unreasonable conduct by the respondent, the lack of an offer to settle, and the respondent's limited financial means.

The applicant father brought a motion seeking expanded access to a young child, including overnight and holiday access, following a period of supervised visits under a prior order.

The respondent mother proposed a slower phase‑in schedule and limited holiday access.

The court found evidence of a positive bond between the father and the child and determined that both parties’ proposals were excessive.

The court ordered unsupervised daytime access three times per week as an incremental step, declined immediate overnight access, and set a holiday visit later in December rather than Christmas.

The court also directed that exchanges occur at the respondent’s residence and required the father to provide contact information during visits.