A nine-day trial concerning custody and access arrangements for a child born in 2005.
The applicant father initially sought sole custody with primary residence at the grandmother's home and no access to the mother.
The respondent mother sought joint custody with the father and unspecified access to the grandmother and aunt.
The maternal aunt sought sole custody and primary residence with herself.
The maternal grandmother sought sole custody and primary residence.
The court found that joint custody among all parties was in the child's best interests, with the maternal aunt designated as the primary caregiver and decision-maker in case of disputes.
The court rejected the minutes of settlement signed by all parties except the aunt, finding that a more balanced arrangement was necessary to provide the child with stability while maintaining relationships with all family members.
