T. Deeth

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.

Following a trial arising from the breakdown of a long-term common law relationship with two children, the court rejected the applicant's claims for spousal support, unjust enrichment, and a joint family venture.

The court made strong adverse credibility findings against the applicant, accepted the respondent's evidence, and relied on expert income valuation evidence to impute the applicant's income at $75,000 annually under the Child Support Guidelines.

Retroactive and ongoing child support, retroactive and ongoing section 7 contributions, life insurance security, and discharge of a certificate of pending litigation were ordered.

A three-year restraining order was also granted based on findings of prolonged emotional and physical abuse.