The respondent father brought a motion to vary a prior family law order concerning child support, spousal support, and section 7 expenses.
The court adjusted child support in accordance with the Federal Child Support Guidelines based on the father's updated income and ordered payment of limited arrears.
Claims that the father had defaulted on university-related section 7 expenses were largely rejected because the existing order required contributions only after deducting scholarships, employment income, and other resources, which had covered the child’s university costs.
The court found a material change in circumstances due to the recipient spouse’s cohabitation with a new partner and resulting financial improvement.
Spousal support was reduced but not terminated, and the father was ordered to pay certain spousal support arrears and maintain required life insurance.