This endorsement addresses the misuse of the Early Case Conference (ECC) regime in family law proceedings.
The respondent improperly scheduled an ECC despite a previous conference and a scheduled motion, and failed to upload necessary documents.
The court reiterated the purpose and limitations of ECCs, emphasizing they are for straightforward matters and not for complex issues or disclosure.
Due to the respondent's conduct, which caused the applicant to incur unnecessary expense, the applicant was awarded nominal costs of $500, payable from the respondent's share of matrimonial home proceeds.
