The parties separated after a 30-year relationship and both sought custody of their 15-year-old son.
The applicant father also sought to deny spousal support to the respondent mother.
The court found it was in the child's best interests to reside with the applicant, noting the respondent's lack of insight, failure to ensure school attendance, and ongoing substance abuse issues.
The applicant was granted sole custody with access to the respondent.
Given the length of the relationship and the respondent's role as primary caretaker, the court ordered the applicant to pay $1,500 per month in spousal support.
