This is a motion to change a 2012 consent custody and child support order.
The mother sought sole custody of the minor child (Daineil, age 13) citing parental conflict and inability to communicate.
The father sought sole custody or alternatively joint custody with shared parenting arrangements.
The court found a material change in circumstances based on heightened parental conflict and inability to make joint decisions.
The court awarded sole custody to the mother while maintaining the father's access on alternating weekends.
Regarding child support, the court found that the 2012 order was based on imputed income of $24,000 to the father.
The court determined that Dainique ceased being a dependant in September 2013, Dante in July 2016, and that DJ remained a dependant despite moving to the father's care in February 2015.
The court declined to award retroactive child support for DJ or to order repayment of overpayments, but ordered prospective support commencing January 1, 2019 with a net set-off under section 8 of the Guidelines.
The court imposed detailed communication protocols between the parents regarding Daineil's care.
