What is the test for material change in a custody arrangement?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Hill v. Hill, 2008 CanLII 61237 (ON SC):

If a material change has been proven, then the custody arrangement can be reviewed. The best interests of the child is the appropriate and only test at that stage. Gordon v. Goertz. Supra

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