This case involved a 17-year-long family law dispute between separated spouses, Ian and Katherine, addressing divorce, spousal support (retroactive and ongoing), child support (retroactive and ongoing, including section 7 expenses), equalization of net family property (including pension), occupation rent, and the net proceeds of sale of the matrimonial home.
The court granted a divorce, dismissed Katherine's claims for retroactive spousal support and increased ongoing support, but ordered Ian to continue paying $1000/month until Katherine's 65th birthday.
Claims for retroactive and future child support by Ian were dismissed, as were claims for occupation rent and reimbursement of post-separation expenses by both parties.
Ian was ordered to pay Katherine an equalization payment of $4824.92.
The court also ordered that all outstanding costs awards against Katherine be paid from her share of the matrimonial home proceeds, with her remaining share held in trust.
The judge noted the respondent's difficult conduct throughout the trial and her significant health issues.