Ackerman v. Ackerman

Ackerman v. Ackerman

Because the documents produced raised unresolved questions about the respondent's income, the Master ordered targeted further disclosure and a half‑day in‑person registrar hearing with the respondent to answer questions so the registrar can prepare a certified report to assist in determining or imputing guideline income for child support purposes.

Citation
2012 BCSC 342
Parties
Claimant: Shireen Elizabeth Ackerman; Respondent: Jason David Ackerman
Court
Supreme Court of British Columbia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
7 March 2012
Procedural Posture
Family Law Child Support / Application for Child Support; Registrar Hearing Ordered
Outcome
Order for further financial disclosure and for a half‑day in‑person registrar hearing; registrar to prepare and certify a report to assist in determining or imputing respondent's guideline income
Legal Topics
Income Determination, Financial Disclosure, Registrar Hearing, Imputation of Income
Source Language
English
Family Law Child Support Evidence Civil Procedure Income Determination Financial Disclosure Registrar Hearing Imputation of Income

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Parties

Shireen Elizabeth Ackerman

Claimant

Jason David Ackerman

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Child Support / Application for Child Support; Registrar Hearing Ordered

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether respondent's guideline income can be determined from existing disclosure
  2. 2 Whether further financial disclosure and questioning are required
  3. 3 Whether income should be imputed to respondent based on available evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Because the documents produced raised unresolved questions about the respondent's income, the Master ordered targeted further disclosure and a half‑day in‑person registrar hearing with the respondent to answer questions so the registrar can prepare a certified report to assist in determining or imputing guideline income for child support purposes.

Court Disposition

Order for further financial disclosure and for a half‑day in‑person registrar hearing; registrar to prepare and certify a report to assist in determining or imputing respondent's guideline income

Orders

  • Respondent to produce general ledgers for Q & A Investments and Tocchet Management Ltd. for the past two years and year‑to‑date ledgers for 2012 if available
  • Respondent to produce shareholder loan accounts for 2010, 2011 and 2012 for both companies