The applicant filed an urgent motion seeking a vesting order to facilitate the refinancing of a high-interest mortgage on the matrimonial home, which was due to mature.
The court, operating under COVID-19 protocols, made a preliminary determination that the matter appeared urgent due to potential significant financial hardship.
However, the court noted the applicant's non-compliance with service requirements, which had misled the self-represented respondent regarding hearing dates and response deadlines.
The court scheduled a teleconference hearing for the motion and issued specific directions and timelines for both parties to file proper materials, ensuring the respondent's right to respond to both urgency and merits.
