The applicant mother sought to relocate with the parties' three children to Cleveland, Ohio, to live with her new spouse.
The respondent father opposed the relocation.
The court considered the children's views and preferences, which strongly favoured the move, alongside the history of the parents' relationship, allegations of family violence, and the mother's restrictive approach to the father's parenting time.
Despite concerns about the mother's willingness to foster the children's relationship with the father, the court found that refusing the relocation would pose a significant risk to the children's best interests given their strong alignment with the mother.
The relocation was permitted, with a detailed parenting plan ordered to ensure the father's ongoing involvement.
The father was also ordered to pay child support, including a significant amount for section 7 expense arrears, while the mother's claim for spousal support was dismissed without prejudice.
