Dr. Horvath

The applicant father sought to increase his parenting time, which had been temporarily limited.

The respondent mother opposed this, citing allegations of sexual impropriety and procedural issues, and sought to maintain the status quo until trial.

A section 30 assessment by Dr. Horvath did not substantiate the sexual abuse allegations and recommended a gradual increase in the father's parenting time.

The court found that the allegations of sexual abuse were not proven and that delaying parenting changes in high-conflict cases is not always appropriate.

The court ordered a temporary, gradual increase in the father's parenting time, incorporating most of the assessor's recommendations, and set a timetable for trial and costs submissions.

The parties brought cross-motions regarding interim parenting of their three children pending trial.

Following a custody and access assessment by Dr. Horvath, the parties agreed to unsupervised access for the mother but disagreed on the specific schedule and interim custody.

The court ordered a five-week rotation schedule giving the mother one weekend without children to regroup, and maintained the children's primary residence with the father.

The court declined to make an interim order for parallel custody, leaving decision-making issues for the trial judge, and dismissed the mother's request for a report from the Children's Aid Society.