Paul Pellman

The applicant brought a motion for various family law relief, including retroactive and ongoing child support, section 7 expenses, and carrying costs for jointly owned properties.

The court determined the appropriate quantum of ancillary post-secondary education expenses to be included under section 7, finding that the adult child should contribute one-third of these expenses.

The court also addressed the respondent's claim for a credit towards carrying costs and apportioned costs for the motion and subsequent case conferences based on divided success and the parties' conduct.

The mother brought a motion for parenting and child support, and the father brought a cross-motion for parenting.

The court granted the mother primary care on a without prejudice basis, with joint decision-making.

The father's parenting time was modestly expanded.

Due to the mother's concerns about the father's adherence to Covid-19 guidelines and the maternal grandfather's high-risk health status, the court imposed strict Covid-19 social circle protocols based on Rocheleau v Lajoie.

For child support, the court imputed an annual income of $245,000 to the self-employed father based on his own prior estimate, ordering him to pay $3,217 monthly.

The moving party (husband) brought a motion to set aside a default Divorce Order granted after he repeatedly failed to comply with court orders requiring financial disclosure.

The moving party argued he could not file an Answer due to outstanding income tax issues and claimed he had an arguable defence regarding spousal support and equalization.

The court dismissed the motion, finding the moving party was the author of his own misfortune and had not provided a reasonable explanation for his lengthy delay and non-compliance.

The court held that allowing the motion would adversely impact the administration of justice.