This trial concerned a custody and access dispute between the applicant father and respondent mother regarding their child, D. The father sought joint custody and a week-about parenting schedule, while the mother sought sole custody and primary residence.
The court considered the child's views, which favored a week-about arrangement, and the parents' ability to communicate and cooperate.
The court granted joint custody and a week-about parenting schedule, finding it to be in the child's best interests.
The mother was granted final decision-making authority for education and medical/health issues in case of disagreement.
The father's request to add his surname to the child's name was denied.
No child support was ordered given the parties' respective incomes.
Mobility was restricted to Ottawa, and travel outside Canada required mutual consent.
