Law360 Canada ( July 23, 2026, 9:34 AM EDT) -- Appeal by appellant from aspects of a final family law order, and application by respondent to quash or stay the appeal due to non-compliance. The appellant, who did not attend trial, sought to vary orders relating to child and spousal support arrears, mortgage credit, and findings of contempt. His appeal was limited by an earlier order of the Court to specific issues, including contempt and certain support calculations. The respondent argued that the appellant persistently failed to comply with the Final Order, including substantial unpaid support obligations, ongoing non‑payment, and failure to comply with property division terms. The appellant nevertheless advanced additional grounds, including challenging special expenses, and sought to reduce arrears based on his interpretation of an earlier interim order. The issues were whether the appeal should proceed in light of the appellant’s non‑compliance, whether certain issues exceeded the permitted scope of appeal, and whether the contempt finding and arrest warrant were valid....