Trial decision determining custody and access arrangements for two children following separation of unmarried parents.
The applicant sought joint custody and week-about residency arrangements, while the respondent sought sole custody with limited access.
The court found that although both parents were capable of parenting, the persistent conflict and poor communication between them made a joint custody order inappropriate.
Sole custody was awarded to the mother with specified access to the father, including every other weekend, weeknight visits, and summer access.
Child support was ordered at $698 per month with arrears calculated from the first day of trial.
