The father appealed an Ontario Court of Justice order granting the mother sole custody and primary residence of their child, as well as an $8,000 costs award.
The father argued the hearing judge erred on the facts, prejudiced him during cross-examination, improperly proceeded with a focused hearing, and erred by not appointing the Office of the Children's Lawyer.
The Superior Court of Justice dismissed the appeal, finding no misapprehension of evidence, no prejudice in the judge's conduct, and that the father failed to object to the focused hearing or request OCL involvement in a timely manner.
The costs award was also upheld, and the father was ordered to pay $9,500 in costs for the appeal.
