Following a motion for interim child and spousal support, the parties were unable to settle the issue of costs and provided written submissions.
The applicant sought partial indemnity costs of $12,096.93, while the respondent sought costs of $11,053.21.
The court found the applicant to be the successful party as she had to bring the motion to obtain support, which the respondent had not paid voluntarily.
However, the court reduced the applicant's fee claim by 30 percent because the respondent prevailed on several issues, including the income determination basis and retroactivity.
The respondent was ordered to pay costs of $8,494.96.
