The appellant, Michelle McGuire, appealed a trial decision regarding child support, spousal support, and a constructive trust claim, while the respondent, Michael Bator, cross-appealed on costs.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal for child support and constructive trust, finding no error in the trial judge's factual findings.
However, the court allowed the appeal in part regarding spousal support, concluding the trial judge erred in limiting the duration and awarding a lump sum without proper analysis of spousal support objectives for a disabled spouse.
The Court of Appeal ordered continuing periodic spousal support in addition to the lump sum.
The cross-appeal on costs was dismissed, with the court upholding the trial judge's discretion to deny costs due to the respondent's unreasonable conduct.
