Keddy v. Keddy

Keddy v. Keddy

Divorce is granted; child support is payable under the Guidelines with retroactive adjustments to 2008 using the Nova Scotia Table (calculated at $569/month for 2008 until actual 2008 income filed), interim discrepancies to be adjusted; spousal support is awarded to the petitioner at $900/month commencing September...

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Citation
2008 NSSC 313
Parties
Petitioner: Darlene Anne Keddy; Respondent: Robert Bret Keddy
Court
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
3 November 2008
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Final Judgment
Outcome
Divorce granted; interlocutory and final relief as ordered below.
Legal Topics
Child Support Calculation, Spousal Support Entitlement and Quantum, Division of Matrimonial Home Proceeds, Allocation of Matrimonial Debts, Household Possessions, Legal Fees for Dependent Child
Source Language
english
Family Law Divorce Child Support Spousal Support Property Division Matrimonial Debt Child Support Calculation Spousal Support Entitlement and Quantum +4 more

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Parties

Darlene Anne Keddy

Petitioner

Robert Bret Keddy

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether divorce should be granted on grounds of one year separation
  2. 2 Quantum and retroactivity of child support
  3. 3 Entitlement to and quantum of spousal support

Ratio Decidendi

Divorce is granted; child support is payable under the Guidelines with retroactive adjustments to 2008 using the Nova Scotia Table (calculated at $569/month for 2008 until actual 2008 income filed), interim discrepancies to be adjusted; spousal support is awarded to the petitioner at $900/month commencing September 2008 and continuing until agreement or court order; from the sale proceeds the court allows $2,252 as legitimate preparatory expenses to be shared equally and assigns specific debts and adjustments (hydro $322.18 to petitioner; mortgage deferral fees $263.60 and outstanding insurance to respondent); legal fees for the son's criminal defence are not matrimonial debt; the $10,000...

Court Disposition

Divorce granted; interlocutory and final relief as ordered below.

Orders

  • Divorce granted on grounds of one year separation.
  • Respondent to pay spousal support of $900.00 per month commencing September 2008 and continuing until agreement or court order.