Costs were determined following a successful summary judgment motion arising from a family law motion to change.
The responding party had been wholly successful and obtained final orders regarding custody and support after the moving party failed to comply with court orders, failed to produce financial disclosure, and failed to serve responding materials.
The court noted extensive non‑compliance and conduct that significantly increased litigation costs, including lengthy communications and failure to participate meaningfully in the proceedings.
Applying Rule 24 of the Family Law Rules and considering the offer to settle, the court held that full indemnity costs were appropriate.
The moving party was ordered to pay $14,000 in costs.
