S. Lundin

The parties in a high-conflict divorce sought a determination on decision-making authority, parenting time, and child support for their two daughters.

The court granted the mother final decision-making authority due to the parties' inability to communicate effectively and the father's ongoing anger and trust issues.

A 7/7 shared parenting schedule with a midweek visit was ordered to provide stability and reduce exchanges.

Child support payable by the father was reduced by half to $295.50 monthly, as the mother chose not to work while on maternity leave with a new child, and her new partner earned a significant income.

The applicant wife brought a motion for temporary exclusive possession of the jointly owned matrimonial home and temporary spousal support.

The parties had been living under the same roof for almost two years post-separation.

The court dismissed the motion for exclusive possession, finding insufficient evidence that the husband's alleged behaviour constituted violence under s. 24(3) of the Family Law Act.

The court granted temporary spousal support, ordering the husband to pay $1,500 per month and half of the home's carrying costs.

The applicant's family law application was struck due to her failure to comply with undertakings and court orders.

The respondent sought costs on a full recovery basis, citing the applicant's unreasonable behaviour and an unaccepted offer to settle.

The court awarded costs on a partial indemnity basis, noting the applicant's difficulties as a self-represented litigant and her inability to discuss the offer to settle with counsel.

The applicant was ordered to pay $17,000 in costs.