On interconnected family motions arising from post-separation co-residence in a matrimonial home with two children, the court declined to grant the moving mother exclusive possession, a restraining order, sole custody, or child support on the record before it.
Applying the best interests analysis and the contact/disruption framework governing interim parenting arrangements, the court preserved the status quo through temporary joint custody and a structured shared parenting schedule while requiring the parties to physically secure separate living spaces within the home.
The court imputed income to the father for interim purposes but ordered no child support during the shared-occupancy period, reserved retroactive support to trial, directed that the home be listed for sale by a fixed future date, and requested an Office of the Children's Lawyer assessment.
Costs were left to lie where they fell, subject to any offer to settle.
