Fixed costs of $7,047.60 were awarded following a partially successful child support variation motion.
This costs endorsement followed a partially successful motion to change child support and post-secondary education expenses, which was brought by Mr. Reckzin.
Mr. Reckzin sought partial indemnity costs, arguing Ms. Hurrell failed to provide full financial disclosure and did not make formal settlement offers.
Ms. Hurrell, self-represented at the main hearing but represented by counsel for costs, argued for each party to bear their own costs due to divided success.
The court considered Mr. Reckzin's settlement offers and Ms. Hurrell's conduct regarding disclosure and offers.
The court awarded Mr. Reckzin fixed costs of $6,000 plus HST and disbursements, totaling $7,047.60, payable forthwith.
RRSP withdrawals included in income for child support; father relieved of prior unconsulted post-secondary expenses.
The father brought a motion to change child support and the apportionment of post-secondary education expenses for the parties' children.
The court held that the mother's RRSP withdrawals and rental income must be included in her income for child support purposes.
The court suspended table child support for the child attending college away from home, except for the summer months.
The court enforced a prior consent order requiring the parents to pay two-thirds of post-secondary expenses in proportion to their incomes, but relieved the father of liability for prior expenses because he was not consulted.
Finally, the court ordered the parties to share uninsured dental expenses equally rather than proportionately.
