In this divorce proceeding, the mother sought sole custody of the two children, child support, and equalization of net family property, while the father sought sole or joint custody and spousal support.
The maternal grandparents also brought a claim for repayment of a mortgage loan and promissory note.
The court granted sole custody to the mother, finding she was better able to provide stability and prioritize the children's needs, while granting the father specified parenting time.
The court found the father was intentionally under-employed and imputed an annual income of $70,000 for the purpose of calculating child support and his proportionate share of section 7 expenses.
The father's claim for compensatory spousal support was dismissed, but he was awarded a $50,000 lump sum for non-compensatory support based on need.
The court also ordered that the debt to the grandparents be repaid from the proceeds of the sale of the matrimonial home, rejecting the father's argument that the loan had been forgiven.
