Kemi L. Palmer

A motion to change custody arrangements for a child born in 2002.

The child had been in the custody of her maternal grandparents since 2007 but was returned to her parents in 2010.

Following criminal charges against the mother arising from a vehicle collision, the father sought sole custody while the mother sought sole custody.

The court granted a temporary order for joint custody between the parents, with the mother having primary residence and the father having regular monthly access.

The court considered the child's expressed preferences, the potential incarceration of the mother, and the need for the father to have decision-making authority in such circumstances.

The applicant sought custody of the parties' child, Luca, born in 2009.

The respondent opposed the application.

The court granted the applicant's motion for custody based on his stable living situation, lack of criminal charges, responsible employment, and the respondent's pending criminal charges and potential incarceration.

The respondent was granted alternate weekend access.

The court also addressed child support, access exchanges, and vacated certain restrictive conditions imposed by a previous order.

The court imposed a restriction requiring leave of court before either party could bring further motions.