What is the test for custody of a child who is not a biological sibling?
Saskatchewan, Canada
The following excerpt is from AK v TH, 2012 SKQB 104 (CanLII):
The importance of the bond between siblings is an important consideration in making a determination of custody. H.A.K. (W.) v. T. J. W. , supra, and Bender v. Malec 2007 SKQB 147, 269 Sask. R. 205.
A “...more stable and predictable schedule for the children ...” is in the best interests of the children. [Archambault J. in Gilewich v. Gilewich, 2001 SKQB 536, 215 Sask. R. 21 at para. 62] Analysis
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