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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA

(FAMILY DIVISION)

Citation: O’Regan v. O’Regan 2009 NSSC 181

 

Date: 20090812

Docket: 41185

Registry: Sydney, Nova Scotia

 

Between:

Douglas Lorne O’Regan

Applicant/Respondent

v.

 

Sheila Marie O’Regan

Respondent/Applicant

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Library Sheet

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Judge:                                     The Honourable Justice Theresa M. Forgeron

 

Heard:                                     June 12, 13, 16, 2008; September 22, 2008; November 6, 2008; December 10, 2008; and February 24, 2009. 

 

Post-Trial Submissions:                     Last Submissions Received May 1, 2009

 

Oral Decision:                                    June 5, 2009

 

Written Decision:                               June 8, 2009

 

Counsel:                                             Douglas Lorne O’Regan, Self-Represented

Shannon Mason, Counsel for Sheila Marie O’Regan

 

Subject:                                               Family Law

 

Issues:                                                Unequal division, compensation for business contributions, occupation rent, division of assets, spousal support.

 

Result:                                     An equal division which required the sale of the matrimonial home was ordered, together with an award for occupation rent based upon the unique facts presented.  An indefinite spousal support award was provided. 

 

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