This family appeal concerned a father's attempt to reduce child and spousal support after losing his employment and operating income through corporations he controlled.
He argued there had been a material change in circumstances, that the court should rely on his personal income rather than corporate pre-tax income, and that spousal support should end.
The Court of Appeal rejected those arguments, holding that he had not shown a material decrease in income, that it was proper to impute corporate income and average income over three years, and that the step-down spousal support order was appropriate.
The court also upheld deciding the motion on affidavit evidence and awarded costs to the mother.
