In an interim family law motion following a recent separation, the court addressed parenting arrangements for a young child where the parties were engaged in escalating litigation and had not yet established effective communication.
The court found that both parents had been actively involved in the child’s life but were unable to cooperate sufficiently to implement joint custody immediately.
To prevent marginalization of either parent and promote stability for the child, the court ordered a shared parenting regime with divided decision-making authority.
The mother was granted responsibility for medical and educational decisions, while the father was given responsibility for extracurricular activities.
The order also set out a detailed parenting schedule, holiday arrangements, child support pursuant to the Child Support Guidelines, and proportional sharing of section 7 expenses.
