Court File and Parties
Court File No.: Brampton 10044/08 Date: 2012-07-18 Ontario Court of Justice
Between: Erin Kindred Applicant
— And —
Matthew Bergerman Respondent
Before: Justice P.W. Dunn
Legislation: Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, 2002
In Chambers: 18 July 2012
Reasons for Judgment
Counsel: Elisabeth Sachs for the applicant
Judgment
1This is an Application under the Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, 2002, ("the Act") for a change in an order dated 31 July 2008.
2In the earlier proceeding, Erin Kindred was the applicant and Matthew Leo Bergerman, the respondent. Justice D.L. Wilkins in the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta gave final orders on 31 July 2008.
3In this proceeding under the Act, Mr. Bergerman is the moving party and Ms. Kindred the responding party.
4The orders of 31 July 2008 required Mr. Bergerman to pay $780 a month child support for Nicholas Kindred, born 11 July 1998, with payments to begin 1 August, 2008, based on an income imputed to Mr. Bergerman of $88,702. The orders also required Mr. Bergerman to pay retroactive child support in the amount of $51,244 to and including July 31, 2008.
5Ms. Kindred filed the Respondent's Answer to the Application, dated 29 June 2012.
6The court is accepting Ms. Kindred's analysis of the financial relationship between the parties.
2008:
7Mr. Bergerman's 2008 Tax Summary indicated an income of $54,047. He also received $3,494 a month for a cost of living adjustment which came in total to $10,482. A gross up of non-taxable income of $4,932 was also included, for a total grossed up income in 2008 of $69,461.
8According to the Alberta Guidelines, Mr. Bergerman should be required to pay $609 a month (not $780 a month).
9Mr. Bergerman made no payments in 2008.
10The court fixes arrears at 31 December 2008 at $53,680 (i.e. $51,244 by the order of 31 July 2008, plus $609 for the following five months, less one payment of $609).
2009:
11Although Mr. Bergerman's disclosed income for 2009 was $0, he received $41,933 in 2009 in non-taxable pension benefits. It is Ms. Kindred's position that the gross receipt of money by Mr. Bergerman in 2009 was $51,383.
12Mr. Bergerman paid $0 in child support in 2009.
13Mr. Bergerman should have paid $438 a month, or $5,256 for the year. Hence the court fixes the arrears for 2009 at $5,256 based on Mr. Bergerman's 2009 disclosed pension receipt and adjusting the total arrears accordingly.
2010:
14Mr. Bergerman's income is fixed at $72,473. The Notice of Assessment for the year was $14,711 plus a non-taxable pension payment of $41,933 together with a gross up of $15,829, which led to an income being imputed to Mr. Bergerman of $72,473.
15Mr. Bergerman paid $0 in 2010 for child support.
16Mr. Bergerman should have paid $636 a month in child support ($636 x 12 = $7,632).
17The court fixes arrears for 2010 at $7,632 based on Mr. Bergerman's actual 2010 income employment (2010 Notice of Assessment) and deposed pension receipt and adjusting the total arrears accordingly.
2011:
18Mr. Bergerman's income is a non-taxable pension of $36,247.
19The court imputes a gross income to Mr. Bergerman of $45,000.
20Mr. Bergerman should pay $378 a month ($378 x 12 = $4,536).
21However, Mr. Bergerman did pay $5,913 in 2011.
22Mr. Bergerman overpaid $1,377 and deserves a credit for that amount ($5,913 - $4,536 = $1,377).
2012:
23Mr. Bergerman's income was $45,000.
24Mr. Bergerman should have paid $359 a month for child support from 1 January 2012 to 1 June 2012 or $2,154.
25Since Mr. Bergerman paid $2,063 (from 1 January 2012 to 1 June 2012) the arrears are fixed at $91 as of 30 June 2012.
Summary:
| Year | Arrears/Owed | Payments | Balance Owing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $54,289 | $609 | $53,680 |
| 2009 | $5,256 | $0 | $5,256 |
| 2010 | $7,632 | $0 | $7,632 |
| 2011 | $4,536 | $5,913 | ($1,377) overpayment |
| 2012 (1 Jan to 1 June) | $2,154 | $2,063 | $91 |
| Total | $66,659 | ($1,377) | $65,282 |
26The arrears would be $65,282 as of 30 June 2012.
27Due to Mr. Bergerman's financial circumstances, THE COURT WILL FIX THE ARREARS AT $40,000 as of 30 June 2012.
28Mr. Bergerman is to pay $359 a month child support from 1 July 2012 and regularly monthly thereafter, based on an income imputed to him of $45,000.
29Mr. Bergerman is to pay forthwith Ms. Kindred's costs of $1,250.
Released: 18 July 2012
Justice P.W. Dunn