At a temporary care hearing under s. 51 of the Child and Family Services Act, the court determined interim placement for four children following a protection application arising from high-conflict parental separation.
The evidence revealed prolonged parental conflict, mutual allegations, school disruption, and significant emotional and behavioural concerns affecting the children.
The court found reasonable grounds to believe that two of the children would likely suffer harm if placed with the father, even under supervision, but that they could be adequately protected if placed full‑time with the mother under supervision.
The court also determined that the parents were incapable of maintaining a workable equal time‑sharing arrangement due to persistent conflict and instability.
A structured interim arrangement was ordered with Society supervision and discretionary access provisions.
