Following a seven‑day trial concerning parenting, support, and related issues for a young child, the court determined that both parents were capable caregivers and that allegations of abuse against the father were not substantiated by professional evidence or child protection authorities.
Applying the statutory best‑interests framework, the court ordered a shared parenting regime transitioning from a 2‑2‑3 to a 2‑5‑5‑2 schedule with joint decision‑making responsibility and specific tie‑breaking mechanisms.
The court declined to impute income to either party, finding the mother’s limited employment justified by medical evidence and determining that funds advanced to the father by his parent were loans rather than income.
Child support was ordered using the shared‑custody formula, and spousal support was awarded for a fixed four‑year term.
Claims for retroactive spousal support and various additional relief were dismissed.
