G. Kay

In a high-conflict bifurcated trial regarding parenting issues, the court found that the applicant mother had engaged in alienating behaviour that severely damaged the children's relationship with the respondent father.

However, due to the passage of time, the children's entrenched views, and the father's failure to cooperate with court-ordered reunification therapy, the court concluded that restoring the relationship was practically impossible.

The mother was granted sole parenting time and decision-making authority, with the father entitled to parenting time only as the children may wish.

In a high-conflict family law proceeding with a bifurcated trial, the court issued a directions ruling after significant delays by both parties.

The parenting trial had concluded its evidentiary phase but was paused for reunification therapy that never occurred, while the financial trial was repeatedly delayed due to disclosure disputes and lack of preparation.

The court directed the Office of the Children's Lawyer to update its clinical investigation regarding the children.

For the financial issues, the court ordered the parties to exchange updated financial statements and attend a peremptory settlement conference to ensure the matter becomes trial-ready.