The applicant brought a motion to change seeking reduction or termination of spousal support, termination or adjustment of child support for adult children pursuing post‑secondary education, and removal of a life insurance requirement securing support obligations.
The respondent cross‑moved for increased spousal support and arrears.
The court considered the Federal Child Support Guidelines and jurisprudence governing support for adult children living away at university, finding that full table support may be inappropriate where parents are already contributing to living and education costs.
The court ordered modified child support reflecting different circumstances for each child and required a contribution from the adult child pursuing additional education.
Spousal support remained payable at $1,700 per month based on compensatory principles arising from childcare responsibilities and economic disadvantage, with income imputed to the respondent.
The payor was also ordered to obtain increased life insurance to secure support obligations and to pay arrears.
