Daved Muttart

A costs decision following a family law trial involving child support and spousal support.

The court found divided success between the parties.

The father obtained an entitlement to spousal support but received significantly less than sought and for a limited term.

The mother successfully obtained a child support order and imputed income to the father.

The court awarded costs to the mother in the amount of $756, inclusive of fees, disbursements and HST, to be offset against support arrears owed by the mother to the father.

A trial concerning child and spousal support between unmarried parents of a thirteen-year-old child.

The mother sought child support retroactive to November 2012 (separation date) and requested imputation of the father's income at $60,000 per annum.

The father sought spousal support of $1,000-$1,400 per month with no time limit.

The court found the father deliberately under-employed and imputed his income at $28,000 per annum based on his capacity to earn.

The court awarded child support of $228 per month and time-limited spousal support of $480 per month for nine years, with both awards offset so that the mother pays the father $252 per month net.

Support obligations commenced January 1, 2014.