Following a motion concerning interim spousal support, child support, and a procedural motion to strike portions of an affidavit, the court determined the appropriate costs award.
The moving party succeeded on the principal issue of spousal support and had made a reasonable offer to settle that exceeded the ultimate result obtained at the hearing.
The responding party succeeded only on the procedural motion to strike.
Applying Rule 24 and the principles of proportionality and reasonableness, the court reduced the requested costs but recognized the moving party’s substantial success and the responding party’s refusal to accept a reasonable settlement offer.
