This was a focused summary hearing to determine the date of separation for a married couple, which impacts retroactive child support, spousal support, and net family property equalization.
The applicant wife claimed separation on January 1, 2015, while the respondent husband asserted December 2018.
The court found the wife's evidence, including her consistent tax filings as separated, changing locks, and corroboration from a child, to be more credible and consistent.
The husband's evidence was deemed inconsistent and deficient.
The court concluded that the parties separated on January 1, 2015.
