Ramanjit K. Gill

The appellant sought to appeal a lower court order that found material changes in circumstances, reduced support arrears, and terminated spousal and child support.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding no palpable and overriding error in the motion judge's decision regarding material change, imputation of income, termination of support, or costs.

The court emphasized the deference owed to family support decisions.

The applicant mother brought an urgent motion seeking sole custody and a return to the pre-pandemic parenting schedule, alleging the respondent father was withholding the children due to her essential nursing work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The court, acting as Triage Judge, found the matter urgent, citing the mother's risk of losing employment and the children's well-being.

The court directed the respondent to file responding materials and scheduled an expedited teleconference hearing, emphasizing the need for both parties' perspectives before a temporary decision.