B. Degoldie

This costs endorsement followed a motion to change where the applicant father sought to reduce child support, but the court imputed a higher income to him.

The respondent mother sought costs on a full recovery basis.

The court awarded the mother $14,082.80 in costs, finding her substantially successful.

The court disallowed the mother's claims for self-represented time that duplicated counsel's costs and rejected costs for earlier steps where they were not specifically reserved.

The applicant father brought a motion to change a Final Order to reduce child support, while the respondent mother sought an increase, both agreeing to a material change in circumstances.

The court found the father's reported income inconsistent with his lifestyle and earning capacity, and imputed an income of $100,000 to him.

Consequently, the court ordered an increase in child support and a proportionate sharing of s. 7 expenses based on the imputed income.