Following her successful defence of a motion to change an existing spousal support order, the respondent on the motion sought costs of $22,000.
The moving party argued for a reduced award of $12,000, citing the respondent's failure to timely disclose changes in her education plans and the tax deductibility of her costs.
The court rejected the tax deductibility argument but considered the delayed disclosure.
Noting the respondent's successful offer to settle, the court awarded her costs of $17,500 plus HST.
