I really wish that we had a "case law" subforum. It would be a useful resource.
An interesting ruling on a contempt motion:
https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/do...18onsc371.html
In a nutshell: Contempt is serious, most annoying things that people do are not contempt. This is mostly due to the fact that unless the court order is ridiculously clear on the point, it isn't contempt.
An interesting ruling on a contempt motion:
https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/do...18onsc371.html
In a nutshell: Contempt is serious, most annoying things that people do are not contempt. This is mostly due to the fact that unless the court order is ridiculously clear on the point, it isn't contempt.
Generally
[41] As indicated above, particularly in family law cases, the civil contempt remedy should be used sparingly and as a measure of last resort, where there are no other adequate remedies available to the aggrieved party. The inappropriate use of the contempt process can seriously impede the ability of parents to positively parent their child, in the child’s best interests. In my view, the use of the contempt process by the respondent in this case, was entirely inappropriate and unfounded.<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="lb-i" viewBox="0 0 1920 1408" width="0px" height="0px">
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[42] It is hoped that this Endorsement will send a message that there are more appropriate measures available to address future parenting issues and disputes that may arise between the parties.
[41] As indicated above, particularly in family law cases, the civil contempt remedy should be used sparingly and as a measure of last resort, where there are no other adequate remedies available to the aggrieved party. The inappropriate use of the contempt process can seriously impede the ability of parents to positively parent their child, in the child’s best interests. In my view, the use of the contempt process by the respondent in this case, was entirely inappropriate and unfounded.<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="lb-i" viewBox="0 0 1920 1408" width="0px" height="0px">
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[42] It is hoped that this Endorsement will send a message that there are more appropriate measures available to address future parenting issues and disputes that may arise between the parties.
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