The responding party brought a motion to vary and set aside a prior court order that had been based on a separation agreement.
The court found that the agreement had been drafted by the other party and signed without legal advice or proper financial disclosure, and in circumstances involving coercion and safety concerns.
Considering the brief and tumultuous relationship, the short period of cohabitation, and the support already paid, the court concluded that continued enforcement of the agreement was not warranted.
The prior order was terminated retroactively, arrears were rescinded, and enforcement through the Family Responsibility Office was stayed.
