This family law decision addresses a dispute over parenting time and holiday schedules following the parties' divorce.
The applicant father sought to change the existing 2-2-5-5 shared parenting schedule to a week-about schedule, citing high conflict and negative impacts on the children.
The respondent mother argued the current schedule was effective and the case was not high conflict.
Applying the "best interests of the child" principle under the Divorce Act, the court dismissed the father's request for a week-about schedule, finding the current 2-2-5-5 schedule better served the children's needs, particularly during the school year.
The court also determined the case did not meet the threshold for "high conflict." However, the court formalized specific arrangements for Christmas and March school breaks, largely based on the parties' consent, including fixed transition dates and early notification requirements.
