This long motion addressed interim parenting and exclusive possession of the matrimonial home in a high-conflict separation involving six children.
The Respondent mother sought primary residence and exclusive possession, while the Applicant father sought equal parenting time.
The court granted the mother exclusive possession, finding the shared "nesting" arrangement exacerbated conflict.
For parenting, the court ordered a split schedule: the three younger children would continue with almost-equal time, while the three older adolescents would reside primarily with the mother, with regular scheduled time with the father and an option for additional time.
The court emphasized the children's best interests, the detrimental effects of parental conflict, and the need for both parents to support the children's relationship with the other.
