In what circumstances will a judge award joint custody to two parents who are engaged in a long-term relationship?

Nova Scotia, Canada


The following excerpt is from M.O. v. J.W., 2011 NSFC 12 (CanLII):

Justice Fry, in Furlong v. Furlong, 2009 NLUFC 14 (U.F.C.), decided to award joint custody to parents who – while each wanting sole custody – did little more than complain about each other.

Other Questions


What is the test for a judge to grant a temporary order to remove a parent from custody and place the child in the custody of the access parent? (Nova Scotia, Canada)
What is the impact of a change in custody of a child of one parent on the relationship of the other parent? (Nova Scotia, Canada)
In what circumstances will a father be awarded joint custody of a child in his day-to-day care unit? (Nova Scotia, Canada)
In what circumstances will the Court of Appeal in the Family Law Appeal Court order that an application judge be allowed to continue to award an award in a family law matter? (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Is a parent's reason for moving to another parent's home not a factor in determining whether or not they were a custodial parent? (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Whether a judge is sitting alone or presiding with a jury in a civil matter, whether the judge is a single judge or a jury? (Nova Scotia, Canada)
When a child is not residing with the custodial parent on a full-time basis, is the child entitled to half of the table amount of support payable to the parent? (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Is a parent's past parenting history relevant to the present circumstances? (Nova Scotia, Canada)
What is the test for establishing that a joint venture is not a "joint venture" where there is a clear link between the joint venture and the accumulation of wealth? (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Can a trial judge impose terms and conditions on an award of custody? (Nova Scotia, Canada)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.