Michael Gibson Blackburn

An interim motion for child support for an adult child attending community college.

The applicant sought ongoing child support and contributions to post-secondary education expenses for the respondent's daughter who had graduated high school and was attending Durham College.

The respondent sought termination or reduction of support.

The court found entitlement to support was not in dispute and determined the appropriate education expenses, income levels of both parents, and the child's contribution.

The court ordered the respondent to pay ongoing child support during summer months and monthly contributions toward education expenses.

A child protection proceeding under Part III of the Child and Family Services Act involving two children who had been in the care of their paternal grandparents pursuant to a section 57.1 custody order.

The children were apprehended due to concerns about physical harm.

The paternal grandparents agreed they could no longer care for the children.

The biological parents each sought placement of the children with them, alternatively seeking access.

The court found the children were in need of protection and made a crown wardship order, granting access to the paternal grandparents but denying access to the biological parents.