Following a high‑conflict separation, the court conducted a trial addressing child support, spousal support, equalization of net family property, access, and divorce.
The evidence revealed prolonged litigation, non‑payment of support by the father, and significant parental conflict affecting the children.
The court found both parents contributed to the breakdown of the parent‑child relationship, including the father’s anger issues and the mother’s involvement of the children in litigation and resistance to facilitating access.
The father’s income was imputed at $65,000 for support purposes, resulting in guideline child support and limited-term spousal support.
The mother was ordered to pay an equalization payment, and custody remained with her, while access was left to occur only if initiated by the children.
