Kate C. Anderson

This ruling addresses an interim motion concerning parenting time for four children following the separation of the applicant father and respondent mother.

The respondent mother sought various relief, including primary residence and a parenting schedule, while the applicant father sought full custody and decision-making authority.

The court denied the applicant's requests for leave to file additional affidavits and for an adjournment.

Focusing on the children's best interests, stability, and their expressed views and preferences, particularly those of the older children, the court ordered a temporary, without prejudice, parenting schedule.

The children are to reside primarily with the applicant father in Kemptville, with the respondent mother having alternate weekend and weekly Thursday parenting time, including time on Islamic holy days.

The court also addressed concerns about family violence and parental conduct, reserving costs and adjourning the motion for review upon the mother securing permanent housing.

The applicant mother sought parenting and child support orders for the parties' child.

The respondent father failed to file an Answer, leading to an uncontested trial.

The court granted interim orders for sole decision-making responsibility and primary residence to the mother, supervised parenting time for the father with conditions (no alcohol/drugs), and interim child support based on imputed minimum wage income for the father.

The child support issues were adjourned for further financial disclosure from the father.