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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