The respondent brought a motion seeking various family law relief, including child support, in circumstances where the applicant failed to attend the hearing despite proper service and had repeatedly failed to comply with court orders and financial disclosure obligations.
The court declined to address issues relating to equalization and distribution of sale proceeds of the matrimonial home on the motion, indicating such matters should be determined at trial or following a motion to strike the applicant’s pleadings.
Using the most recent available income information from a prior tax return, the court calculated guideline child support for two children.
An order was made requiring monthly child support payments and issuing a support deduction order.
The order was made without prejudice to future claims for increased spousal support once updated income disclosure becomes available.
