Following a focused hearing on a motion to change spousal support, the applicant sought $30,000 in costs.
The respondent argued for no costs due to divided success and her limited financial means.
The court found that while success was divided, the applicant was the more successful party and had made reasonable offers to settle.
The respondent's persistence in seeking compensatory support was deemed unreasonable.
Balancing the factors under Rule 24 of the Family Law Rules, including the respondent's limited ability to pay, the court ordered the respondent to pay $18,000 in costs to the applicant.