The respondent father brought a motion to change a final order dated March 11, 2010, seeking termination of child support for an adult child who had completed university studies, initiation of child support from the mother for another adult child attending university, and a contribution toward special expenses.
The mother opposed, arguing that the child had unilaterally repudiated their relationship and therefore was not entitled to support.
The court found that the child had not voluntarily withdrawn from parental control but rather had been driven from the mother's home due to circumstances involving a third party, constituting a "constructive" withdrawal.
The court ordered the mother to pay child support retroactive to May 1, 2011, and to contribute 40% of special expenses.
