The respondent father brought a motion seeking an equal/shared parenting schedule for the parties' two children.
The applicant mother opposed, seeking to reduce the father's parenting time.
The court rejected the mother's position, finding she unilaterally created the post-separation status quo by withholding the children without justification.
While giving some weight to the older child's views for a "home base," the court emphasized the children's need for a strong relationship with both parents.
A temporary parenting schedule was ordered, significantly expanding the father's parenting time, including alternating weekends with Monday drop-off and weeknight visits.
The mother was ordered to pay costs to the father due to her unreasonable conduct.
