The respondent husband brought a motion to sever the divorce from corollary relief.
The applicant wife opposed the motion and brought a cross-motion requiring the respondent to pay the upfront costs of an updated joint expert income report.
The court dismissed the motion to sever, finding the respondent failed to prove the applicant would not be prejudiced regarding health benefits and noting the respondent's failure to comply with financial disclosure orders.
The court granted the applicant's cross-motion, ordering the respondent to fund the expert report upfront, subject to equalization.
No costs were awarded due to the applicant's counsel failing to follow court directions regarding written submissions.