The applicant father sought interim custody and shared residency of the child, Talia, following the breakdown of his common-law relationship with the respondent mother.
The court assessed the parenting abilities of both parents, noting concerns with each, including the applicant's prior conviction for dishonesty and the respondent's alleged violence and failure to facilitate contact.
Despite these issues, the court found that both parents had been extensively involved in the child's life.
The motion was heard during the COVID-19 outbreak and deemed urgent due to an allegation of wrongful removal/retention of a child.
