Following a 10-day trial where the applicant mother was awarded legal guardianship of the parties' 18-year-old son, the mother sought costs of $52,132.65.
The respondent father opposed, arguing each party should bear their own costs due to the mother's alleged unreasonable behaviour.
The court found the father's conduct was far more obstructive and unreasonable, though not meeting the threshold for bad faith.
The court awarded the mother costs of $35,000 payable forthwith, noting the father's ability to pay.
