IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
(FAMILY DIVISION)
Citation: J. E. S. v. A. J. M. , 2008 NSSC 302
Date: 20081017
Docket: SFHMCA-31396
Registry: Halifax
Between: J. E. S.
Applicant / Respondent
v.
A. J. M.
Respondent / Applicant
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice Beryl MacDonald
Heard: September 15, 16 and 17, 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Written
Decision: October 17, 2008
Subject: Family Law, Variation, Custody, Access, Child Support
Summary: The parents were embroiled in a high conflict relationship with their son caught in the middle. The Mother wished to continue shared parenting, the Father requested primary care. A parental capacity assessment recommended primary care to the father.
Issue: What was the appropriate parenting plan for this child and what child support payment should result from that plan.
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Result: The child was placed in the sole custody of the Father with a specific access schedule with the Mother. The Mother was to
pay table guideline child support but was financially unable to contribute to section 7 expenses. The Father’s request to forgive arrears of child support was denied.
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