Following separation and a review clause in a separation agreement, the parties disputed the continuation and quantum of spousal support, child support obligations under a shared parenting arrangement, life insurance security for support, and whether post-separation income should be shared.
The court assessed the parties’ respective incomes, imputing income to the respondent due to underemployment.
Applying the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines and the objectives of s. 15.2 of the Divorce Act, the court determined that the respondent remained in need of support but that a time-limited, step‑down order was appropriate.
Child support was recalculated using the set‑off method under the Federal Child Support Guidelines.
The court also ordered life insurance to secure support obligations and declined to require the respondent to share her post‑separation income.
