The applicant sought interim primary residence of the four children following separation and a unilateral move.
The respondent also sought primary care or shared custody.
The court, applying the best interests of the child test under the Children’s Law Reform Act, ordered interim shared custody on an alternate week basis.
The decision emphasized the need for stability and consistency, and discouraged parental conflict and "affidavit-wars," noting that both parents had demonstrated the ability to care for the children.
The Office of the Children’s Lawyer was appointed.
