A parenting trial concerning custody and access following separation of the parties.
The applicant mother sought sole custody and exclusive decision‑making authority, while the respondent father sought joint custody and opposed the children travelling abroad with the mother.
The court found evidence that the applicant displayed hostility toward the father and had engaged in conduct that risked marginalizing his role in the children’s lives.
Joint custody was ordered to preserve the father’s relationship with the children, with primary residence remaining with the mother and structured access granted to the father.
The court also refused permission for the mother to travel with the children to Saudi Arabia due to concerns about unilateral decision‑making and potential flight risk.
