This is a costs endorsement following a successful motion by the respondent to reduce his spousal support obligations due to the catastrophic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his employment as a pilot.
The court had previously granted an interim order reducing support and requiring the applicant to repay overpayments.
In this costs decision, the court found the respondent to be the successful party, as both the financial disclosure and support reduction issues were decided in his favour, despite not receiving the full extent of his requests.
Considering the parties' conduct, settlement offers (respondent made offers, applicant did not on the main issue), and the proportionality of legal fees, the court awarded the respondent $45,000.00 in costs, plus taxes and disbursements, to be paid in installments after the spousal support overpayments are repaid.