SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Citation: Scott v. Scott, 2013 NSSC 178
Date: 20130613
Docket: SFHD060913 (1201-063013)
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Dawn Scott
Petitioner
v.
Michael Scott
Respondent
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice Moira C. Legere Sers
Heard: February 28, 2013 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Final Written
Submissions (Costs): April 15, 2013
Written Decision: June 13, 2013
Subject: Lack of disclosure and failure to respond to court ordered disclosure in divorce proceedings.
Summary: Parties entered into consent Minutes of Settlement. Court demanded full updated disclosure when divorce proceeded. Respondent refused to comply with numerous demands for updated disclosure.
Issues: Calculating child and spousal support and costs.
Result: Divorce granted. Court calculated child and spousal support retroactively and prospectively on evidence presented. Costs awarded due to escalation of legal fees related to lack of disclosure.
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