What factors will the trial judge take into account in determining that a child is better off living in Calgary than living in Comox?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from RJF v. CMF, 2014 ABCA 165 (CanLII):
Having taken these factors into account, the trial judge concluded the child was better off living in Calgary. He stated: With my comments and analysis of the Gordon v. Goertz factors having been made, I am convinced that based on my comments it would be in [the child’s] best interest to remain in Calgary and to live in Calgary as opposed to Comox. The divorce judgment is amended accordingly, with the father having primary care and control. This is consistent with what the parties agreed to in 2007 in writing, and in 2011 in writing.
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