R.A. Otto

In supplementary reasons following a family law proceeding, the court addressed the parties’ entitlement to obtain a divorce.

After the earlier determination of the substantive issues between the parties, the court confirmed that either party could proceed to obtain a divorce upon filing the usual materials with the court.

The decision clarifies that no further judicial determination was required for the divorce itself once the necessary documentation was submitted.

The supplementary reasons therefore permit both parties to move forward with the formal divorce process.

Following a family law trial after partial settlement of issues, the court determined outstanding disputes regarding parenting arrangements, extraordinary expenses, life insurance, division of chattels, and disposition of the matrimonial home.

Sole custody of the child remained with the mother by agreement, while the court structured detailed access provisions favouring expanded parenting time for the father.

The court ordered extraordinary expenses to be shared 60/40, required both parents to maintain life insurance securing child support obligations, and directed the parties to use a parenting coordinator before returning to court over access disputes.

Regarding property, the court permitted the mother to purchase the father’s interest in the matrimonial home at fair market value determined through appraisal evidence, subject to adjustments for appreciation and closing costs.

Chattels were ordered to be physically divided using a list‑selection method proposed by the father.