This 13-day trial concerned custody, access, and child support for an 11-year-old child, as well as a contempt motion against the applicant mother.
The court found the mother's conduct to be characterized by dishonesty, manipulation, and a lack of integrity, impacting her capacity to parent.
The child's wishes to reside primarily with the father and have unstructured access with the mother were given significant weight.
The court granted sole custody and primary residential care to the father, with structured access for the mother.
No retroactive or ongoing child support was ordered from either parent.
The mother was found in contempt for failing to comply with court orders, resulting in a $250 fine.