In what circumstances will the court consider the interests and rights of the parties in a family law case?
Nova Scotia, Canada
The following excerpt is from C.M. v. R.P., 2010 NSSC 330 (CanLII):
In para. 23 of Burgoyne v. Kenny, 2009 NSCA 34, Bateman J.A. confirms that the court must examine all relevant circumstances relating to the child's needs and the ability of the parents to satisfy them. The interests and rights of the parties are not important.
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