Elizabeth Sara Abraham

The applicant sought temporary spousal support, while the respondent sought temporary child support and an order to amend her pleadings.

The parties agreed on child support and the amendment, reserving costs for the amendment to the trial judge.

The court found the applicant had made realistic and continuous efforts to find employment and demonstrated a prima facie case for spousal support, establishing need in the context of the parties' accustomed standard of living during their 11-year cohabitation.

The respondent's claims regarding the applicant's lack of involvement in household and childcare duties were found to lack credibility.

Temporary spousal support was awarded to the applicant, and child support was ordered by consent.

The appellant appealed the dismissal of her claim for a constructive trust interest in a home owned by her former common law partner.

The parties cohabited for 15 years.

The appellant claimed she was entitled to half the equity in the home based on her contributions during cohabitation, including payment of half the monthly mortgage costs, utilities, food, and domestic work.

The trial judge dismissed the claim, finding no unjust enrichment and no joint family venture.

The Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal, finding the trial judge made no error of fact or law.

The appellant was never on title, never financially liable for the mortgage, and did not pay for capital repairs, insurance, or property taxes.

The parties kept their finances separate and did not demonstrate an intention to integrate their financial lives.