There are, of course, earlier cases where an appeal was allowed on the basis that the decision of the trial judge was not truly a judicial decision. (slaw.ca)
On appeal, the Court of Appeal found no reason to interfere with the findings of the trial judge. (canadianlawyermag.com)
This type of support is rarely mandatory as part of a divorce, and is generally at the discretion of the trial judge after considering several factors outlined by state law. (info.legalzoom.com)