What is the current state of the law on the best interests test?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from D.J. v. S.F., 2017 ONCJ 879 (CanLII):
The general and flexible best interests test allows for a uniquely tailored analysis of the custody and access issues, woven from the particular condition, means, needs and circumstances of the child whose well-being is under consideration. See Van de Perre v. Edwards, 2001 SCC 60 (S.C.C.), at para. 13.
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