A custody dispute following separation involved competing claims for sole custody versus joint custody of three children.
The court considered the best interests of the children under s. 16 of the Divorce Act and evidence regarding the parties’ historical parenting roles, communication abilities, and conduct affecting the children’s welfare.
While the father sought joint custody and a week‑about parenting schedule, the court found the parties lacked the level of cooperation and communication necessary for joint decision‑making.
The mother had historically been the primary caregiver and demonstrated a greater willingness to facilitate the children’s relationship with the father.
Sole custody was therefore granted to the mother, with a structured access regime granting the father regular parenting time and extended periods including a week every third week and shared holiday arrangements, together with updated child support obligations.