Separated parents brought competing motions seeking a determination of which parent the child should primarily reside with for purposes of school attendance.
The dispute arose in the context of a shared parenting arrangement on a rotating three‑day schedule and the impending commencement of kindergarten.
The court considered the recommendations of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer and evaluated each parent’s proposed parenting plan, living arrangements, work schedules, health considerations, and the child’s stability.
Greater weight was given to the father’s ability to provide consistent school attendance, proximity to school, and flexible work hours.
The court ordered that the child primarily reside with the father during the school week, imposed restrictions on exposure to second‑hand smoke, and structured parenting time and exchanges between the parties.
