The parties, a mother on disability and a father whose income is disputed, are engaged in protracted litigation over financial disclosure.
The Respondent sought to strike the Applicant's pleadings for alleged non-compliance with disclosure orders, including a demand for a business valuation the Applicant claimed she could not afford.
The court emphasized the principle of proportionality in disclosure, the importance of a discovery plan, and the need for counsel to exhaust reasonable efforts before seeking drastic enforcement measures.
The parties ultimately agreed to defer costs and adjourn the disclosure motions, with the court providing guidance on future disclosure requests and the need for a trial scheduling form.
