In what circumstances will a court consider "unilateral termination of a relationship" by the child?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from A.C. v. M.Z., 2010 ONSC 6473 (CanLII):
In both Farden and Bradley v. Zaba, (supra) the non-exhaustive lists include consideration of “unilateral” conduct by the child. Not just a breakdown in the parent-child relationship. Not just an argument; or a falling out; or a drifting apart. But rather, “unilateral termination of a relationship” – almost akin to a material change in circumstances analysis.
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