Following a trial where the applicant father successfully obtained an order for the return of the parties' children to Dubai, the court determined the issue of costs.
The father sought $486,000 on a partial and full recovery basis, relying on an offer to settle.
The respondent mother argued for no costs or a significantly reduced amount due to her limited financial means.
The court found the father was entitled to costs and had beaten his offer to settle, but fixed costs at $250,000 on a partial indemnity basis to ensure the award was proportionate and within the mother's reasonable expectations and ability to pay.
