In a family law trial, the applicant sought equalization of net family property and retroactive support, alleging the respondent hid substantial assets.
The court admitted emails obtained by the applicant using a shared password, which revealed an elaborate scheme by the respondent to transfer over $400,000 out of the country to avoid his financial obligations.
The court rejected the respondent's claim that the funds belonged to wealthy friends, finding his evidence completely lacking in credibility.
The court calculated the equalization payment at $268,683, excluding the respondent's debts due to his bankruptcy, and awarded retroactive support.
Due to the respondent's bad faith and deliberate attempts to deceive the court, he was ordered to pay $15,000 in costs.
