Following a trial on a motion to change custody, access, and child support, the successful respondent sought full indemnity costs of $20,268.38.
The applicant, who was self-represented, did not file responding costs submissions.
The court found the respondent was entitled to costs as the successful party who acted reasonably throughout the proceedings, while the applicant's positions were unreasonable though not amounting to bad faith.
Considering the applicant's limited financial means, the court awarded the respondent costs fixed at $8,500, payable at $200 per month, and designated 50% of the award as arising in relation to support to be enforceable by the Family Responsibility Office.
