This decision addresses a costs motion following a 34-day family law trial.
The applicant, Mr. Southorn, sought costs arguing he was the more successful party, while the respondent, Ms. Ree, also sought costs.
The court found Mr. Southorn significantly more successful on the key issues of decision-making responsibility, parenting time, and support.
Both parties were found to have behaved unreasonably and exhibited some bad faith regarding testimony and financial disclosure.
Mr. Southorn's offer to settle was deemed reasonable, while Ms. Ree's was unreasonable and vague.
The court awarded Mr. Southorn $97,500 in all-inclusive costs, with specific allocations for parenting and support issues, and provisions for collection via a support deduction order and a charge on the respondent's property.