The applicant brought a motion seeking an order for reunification therapy between herself and the parties' 15-year-old daughter, C, with the respondent covering expenses.
The court, applying the five-factor test from Leelaratna v. Leelaratna, dismissed the motion.
The judge found no compelling expert evidence to support the therapy, noted the interim stage of the proceedings, and emphasized C's views as a mature minor, who was not willing to voluntarily participate at this time.
The court concluded that forcing reunification therapy would not be in C's best interests and preferred an organic approach to mending the relationship.
