This decision addresses the issue of costs following a successful motion by the applicant for temporary exclusive decision-making authority and altered parenting time.
The applicant sought full recovery costs of $13,540.22, citing an unaccepted offer to settle and the respondent's alleged unreasonable conduct.
The respondent argued his actions were in good faith and cited limited financial means, proposing a reduced or deferred payment.
Applying Rule 24 of the Family Law Rules, the court found the applicant presumptively entitled to costs but reduced the award to $7,000, payable within 90 days, considering proportionality, reasonableness, and the respondent's financial circumstances.
The court declined to enforce the costs as support or allow extended monthly payments.
