Following a marriage breakdown, the applicant sought divorce, custody of the parties’ two children, and resolution of financial issues including spousal support, child support, and property matters.
The respondent failed to attend trial despite receiving notice.
The court proceeded in her absence and treated facts in a Request to Admit as admitted due to non-response under the Family Law Rules.
Evidence demonstrated that the children had been primarily residing with the applicant and that the respondent had failed to maintain adequate living conditions and school attendance for one child.
The court granted the applicant sole custody with flexible access to the respondent, terminated the applicant’s support obligations under the temporary order, accepted a lump-sum set‑off of spousal support, and ordered no further equalization of property.
