A custody and access trial concerning a child born in August 2010 to unmarried parents who separated during the mother's pregnancy.
The father sought joint custody with an equal week-about residential schedule.
The mother sought sole custody with supervised or restricted access.
The court granted joint custody with the child's primary residence with the mother, rejecting the clinical investigator's recommendation for equal time-sharing.
The court found the mother's concerns about the father's parenting were unsubstantiated and influenced by her relationship with her former husband, who had provided financial and emotional support.
The court implemented a graduated access schedule beginning with Saturday day visits, progressing to overnight access, and including mid-week visits, while imposing detailed provisions to minimize the need for joint decision-making given the parties' poor communication.
