Ryan W. Duval

The applicant mother brought a motion for an interim order permitting her to relocate with the parties' two children from Oakville to Sarnia.

The respondent father opposed the move, arguing it was premature and would negatively impact the children, particularly one child who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and struggles with transitions.

The court dismissed the motion, finding it premature as more information was required regarding the children's best interests, including a pending decision on the involvement of the Office of the Children's Lawyer.

The applicant father brought a motion for interim joint and shared custody of the parties' three children, one of whom has special needs.

The respondent mother sought to maintain the status quo of primary residence with her.

The court found that the parties lacked the necessary communication for joint custody and that the father had not presented compelling circumstances to change the status quo on a temporary basis.

The court ordered that the children remain in the mother's primary care with expanded access for the father, and set interim child support and section 7 expenses.