K. Kilongozi

Following a family law trial addressing property division and child support, the court made findings regarding responsibility for certain debts, reimbursements, and expenses related to the matrimonial home.

The court confirmed the validity of an agreement entitling the respondent to reimbursement for renovations and allocated responsibility for specific debts between the parties.

The court also imputed additional income to the father based on a personal benefit received through his employment and recalculated historical and ongoing child support under the Ontario Child Support Guidelines.

Ongoing support for one child was fixed at $308 per month, with disclosure obligations and equal sharing of section 7 expenses ordered.

Following a family law trial concerning custody, child support, and extraordinary expenses for a child, the court was asked to determine costs under Rule 24 of the Family Law Rules.

The respondent at trial, who was self‑represented, succeeded on all substantive issues including custody, child support, arrears, and extraordinary expenses, although the court ordered extraordinary expenses to be shared equally due to a finding of underemployment.

The successful party sought compensation for lost work days, file preparation, and witness summonses.

The opposing party sought substantial legal costs despite losing the issues at trial.

Applying the presumption that the successful party is entitled to costs, the court awarded a reduced amount reflecting reasonable expenses.