Citation: MacLean v. Walsh, 2003 NSCA127
Date: 20031128
Docket: CA 195114
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Latisha Ann MacLean (Walsh)
Appellant
v.
James Robert Walsh
Respondent
Judge: Hamilton, J.A.
Appeal Heard: November 26, 2003
Subject: Matrimonial law, retroactive child support
Summary: The trial judge did not award retroactive child support for the eleven months sought by the appellant. The appellant appealed arguing that the trial judge erred by not following Rafuse v. Conrad (2002), 205 N.S.R. (2d) 46.
Issue: Did the trial judge err in not awarding retroactive child support?
Result: Appeal dismissed. Considering the applicable standard of review and considering the facts of this case in light of the policies and factors relevant to retroactive child support set out in Rafuse v. Conrad, the trial judge did not err in exercising his discretion to refuse to award retroactive child support.
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