Ms. Ambrozic

The parties, both former drug addicts, sought custody of their 9-year-old daughter.

The mother sought primary residence and a change of school, while the father sought sole custody and limited access for the mother, alleging ongoing substance abuse.

The court found no evidence of current substance abuse by the mother but noted her housing instability and the child's chronic absenteeism while in her care.

The court ordered joint custody, with the child residing primarily with the father during the school week to ensure educational stability, and spending alternate weekends and holidays with the mother.