The respondent moved to set aside an order made after an uncontested trial where he had been noted in default.
The court found two reasons to set aside the order: the respondent likely did not receive a letter about the uncontested hearing due to an incorrect address, and the applicant's affidavit for the uncontested trial contained inaccurate information about the respondent's address.
Additionally, the court emphasized the undesirability of making child custody decisions without both parents' participation.
The court set aside the previous order and restraining order, and issued temporary orders regarding child residence, communication, and travel restrictions, inviting the Office of the Children’s Lawyer to participate.