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Spousal support denied to self-employed respondent; income imputed and equalization ordered.
The parties cohabited for nine years and had one child.
Following separation, the respondent sought spousal support, equalization of net family property, and proportionate sharing of section 7 expenses.
The court imputed an income of $65,000 to the respondent, who operated a cleaning business and received CPP disability benefits, finding she was intentionally under-employed by choice to prioritize her child and health.
The court dismissed the spousal support claim, finding the respondent was self-sufficient and suffered no economic disadvantage from the marriage.
The applicant was ordered to pay an equalization payment of $125,747.88, maintain a $50,000 life insurance policy to secure child support, and pay 60% of section 7 expenses.
