The Children's Aid Society brought a motion for summary judgment in status review proceedings concerning a child, T.E., seeking a custody order for the child's godfather and his wife (J.T. and S.T.) and reasonable access for the mother (S.E.) subject to the child's wishes.
The mother opposed the specific access terms and sought joint custody.
The court granted the summary judgment motion, finding no genuine issues for trial regarding custody or access.
Custody was awarded to J.T. and S.T., and the mother was granted reasonable access subject to the child's wishes, with the caregivers encouraged to facilitate contact.
The decision emphasized the child's best interests, his clear wishes, and the need for finality and permanency.
