The applicant father brought an urgent motion seeking custody of the parties’ teenage child and related relief, including school registration and appointment of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer.
The evidence demonstrated significant emotional distress experienced by the child, including panic attacks, hospitalization after ingesting medication, and ongoing counselling.
The child had expressed a strong and consistent desire to reside with the father and had experienced conflict with the mother in the existing residential arrangement.
The court held that the child’s well-being was paramount and that the evidentiary record supported immediate interim relief.
The child was ordered to reside temporarily with the father without prejudice, the Office of the Children’s Lawyer was appointed, and related directions were made regarding schooling, therapy, and procedural steps.
