Howard Hurwitz

This decision addresses a high-conflict parenting dispute between H.S. (mother) and D.N. (father) involving two children.

The court considers whether to implement the recommendations of a section 30 assessment report pending trial, including supervised parenting time for the father and decision-making authority for the mother.

The court finds compelling circumstances to intervene prior to trial, citing ongoing parental conflict, emotional harm to the children, non-compliance with court orders, and gaps in evidence caused by the father's lack of cooperation.

The court orders supervised parenting time for the father, grants the mother decision-making authority, and sets out steps to address outstanding assessment and disclosure issues to ensure trial readiness.

The court considered an urgent motion by Valerie Marinovic for the sale of the matrimonial home and exclusive possession pending sale.

The court ordered the home to be listed for sale, Valerie to have exclusive possession until sale, and costs to Valerie.

Daniel Marinovic’s requests to delay the sale, return to the home, and require a settlement proposal were denied.

The court found Daniel’s opposition to the sale unreasonable and that exclusive possession for Valerie was in the children’s best interests.