This amended ruling addresses a father's motion to change and a mother's cross-motion to change, primarily concerning custody, child support, and special expenses for their child.
The court found that the parties' inability to communicate effectively and their fundamental disagreements rendered joint custody unworkable.
Considering the child's best interests, particularly the father's ability to provide a stable home and the mother's past breaches of orders and lack of educational support, sole custody was granted to the father.
The mother's income was imputed to $30,000 for child support purposes, and the father's income remained at $36,000.
Special expenses under s. 7 of the Divorce Act, including recreational cheerleading, are to be shared equally, with the father solely responsible for the additional costs of competitive cheerleading.
The court emphasized the need for both parents to support the child's interests and improve communication.
