The applicant mother brought a motion to change a final order that had granted custody of the parties' child to the respondent father.
The mother argued that the father had alienated the child, denied access, and failed to address the child's behavioural and academic needs.
The court found a material change in circumstances, noting the father's inability to manage his anger, his failure to support the child's relationship with the mother, and his reluctance to provide necessary supports for the child.
Applying the best interests of the child test under section 24 of the Children's Law Reform Act, the court awarded custody to the mother, with specified access to the father and an order for child support.
