IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: Lockhart v. Lockhart, 2008 NSSC 271
Date: 20080915
Docket: 1204-004666
SKD-055825
Registry: Kentville
Between:
Eloise Gerene Lockhart
Petitioner
- and-
Anthony William Lockhart
Respondent
LIBRARY SHEET
Judge: The Honourable Justice Gregory M. Warner
Heard: August 25, 2008 in Kentville, Nova Scotia; Oral decision on August 28,2008
Subject: Family Law - Mobility Case
Issue: Mobility and Variation of Custody
Summary: Mom was a stay at home parent and primary care giver for three children (ages 10, 7 and 6). Dad, a teacher, was very involved with the children. On separation, Mom commenced retraining for a career. Dad could not afford to pay sufficient spousal support to Mom to remain in the Windsor area. Mom’s parents offered to house Mom and children on their farm near Oxford while Mom retrained. Dad opposed move and sought primary care. A court ordered parenting assessment proposed shared parenting and that mom not relocate.
Result: Mom’s mobility application was granted. Dad’s application for primary care was dismissed. Gordon v. Goertz explained and applied.
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