N. Fortier

The applicant mother sought an interim order permitting her to relocate the parties' two children to New York pending trial, while the respondent father sought interim sole custody.

The court dismissed both motions, finding that a temporary relocation shortly before trial was not in the children's best interests and that there was no compelling reason to change the existing custody order.

The court ordered that the children's primary residence remain with the respondent pending trial, granted him authority to make educational decisions including whether the children attend school virtually or in person, and ordered virtual access for the applicant.

The applicant children's aid society sought a temporary order to keep three children in the care and custody of their father, subject to society supervision, following their apprehension from the mother and stepfather.

The apprehension was triggered by suspicious bruising on the youngest child, which a medical assessment concluded was highly suspicious for inflicted injury.

The mother and stepfather opposed the motion, seeking the return of the children and offering an alternative explanation for the bruising.

The court found the society's evidence credible and trustworthy, concluding there were reasonable grounds to believe the children would be at risk of harm if returned to the mother and stepfather.

The court granted the society's motion for temporary care and custody with the father.