Is a joint decision-making responsibility order enforceable against a parent who fails to pay the child’s medical bills?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from L.B. v. P.E., 2021 ONCJ 114 (CanLII):
[97] Financially supporting one’s children in a responsible manner is an important part of being a parent. The failure to do so is a factor militating against a joint decision-making responsibility order as it demonstrates poor judgment and an inability to prioritize the child’s interests. Jama v. Mohamed, [2015] ONCJ 619.
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