The respondent father brought a motion to change seeking an interim reduction in child support under a prior final order, alleging decreased income from self-employment and requesting relief including reduced arrears and reinstatement of his driver's licence.
The mother brought a cross‑motion seeking dismissal or a stay of the motion to change due to substantial child support arrears and unpaid costs orders.
The court held that interim variation of a final child support order requires a clear prima facie case of hardship and full financial disclosure.
The father failed to provide adequate financial disclosure, had not complied with prior costs orders, and had not approached the court with clean hands.
The motion for interim relief was dismissed and the motion to change was stayed until outstanding costs were paid.