Derek Peter George Janzen

This is a costs endorsement following a trial where success was divided between the parties.

The respondent (mother) sought fixed costs of $22,600, while the applicant (father) sought his own costs.

The court found the mother to be the more successful party overall, particularly on the predominant issues of joint decision-making and parenting time schedule.

Applying principles of proportionality and reasonableness, the court fixed costs at $22,600 for the mother, with a portion attributed to child support for collection by the Family Responsibility Office.

This trial concerned decision-making responsibility and parenting time for the parties' child.

The father sought sole decision-making and a reduced parenting schedule for the mother, citing her past drug addiction, criminal charges, and communication failures.

The mother sought joint decision-making and continuation of the existing 2-2-3 alternating parenting schedule.

The court found significant mistrust and antagonism between the parties, impacting their ability to communicate.

The court ordered joint decision-making with final authority split: the mother for healthcare decisions and the father for education decisions, both after meaningful consultation.

The existing 2-2-3 alternating parenting schedule was maintained, rejecting the father's proposal for reduced parenting time for the mother.

The court also addressed child support arrears and ongoing support.