J. Zimmerman

The applicant mother brought an urgent motion for exclusive possession of the matrimonial home, primary residence of the three children, final decision-making authority, and supervised parenting time for the respondent father.

The father brought a cross-motion for equal parenting time, joint decision-making, and an order permitting both parties to reside in the home until sold.

The court dismissed the mother's request for exclusive possession due to lack of urgency, allowing both parties to reside in the home temporarily.

The court granted the mother temporary primary residence and final decision-making authority as she was the primary caregiver.

The court denied the mother's request for supervised contact and the father's request for equal parenting time, ordering unsupervised contact for the father of at least six hours per week plus daily remote contact.

The applicant mother brought an urgent motion seeking to change the children's school enrolment from Palgrave to Uxbridge following her unilateral relocation, or alternatively, to have the children attend school online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The respondent father opposed the motion and sought an order that the children continue attending their current school in person.

The court dismissed the mother's motion, finding no compelling evidence to rebut the presumption that in-person attendance is in the children's best interests.

The court also held that it was premature to order a change in the school district before pleadings were exchanged and a parenting schedule was determined, ordering the children to continue attending their current school in person.