Geneviève Lalonde

The court issued supplementary reasons to its trial decision, addressing unresolved calculations for spousal support and costs.

The applicant sought to reduce spousal support based on changes in child care arrangements and the respondent's increased investment income, arguing for a re-evaluation of Net Disposable Income (NDI).

The court clarified that NDI calculations are a tool, not a fixed target, and that the goal is roughly equivalent living standards.

Spousal support was fixed at $1,400 per month, a figure at the lower end of the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines given the change in parenting.

The court also provided directions for finalizing the judgment and resolving costs.

The court considered costs following a motion to change regarding child and spousal support and share transfer.

The Applicant sought substantial indemnity costs, arguing success and the Respondent's bad faith regarding income imputation.

The Respondent disputed success, citing the Applicant's disclosure delays and unreasonable income positions.

The court found divided success, noting both parties' unreasonableness in litigation conduct, including the Applicant's delayed disclosure and misstated income, and the Respondent's late amendment of her income position.

Neither party achieved a more favourable outcome than their offers to settle.

Consequently, the court ordered no costs.