June 8 – Striking Pleadings

“In King v. Mongrain, 2009 ONCA 486, 66 R.F.L. (6th) 267, this court emphasized that the utmost caution must be used before striking a party’s pleading when custody and access are in issue.  It explained that a full evidentiary record, including the participation of both parents, is generally required for the court to make a custody decision in the best interests of the children.”

D.D. v. H.D.,2015 ONCA 409 at 1