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Costs awarded where motion to change acted as catalyst for settlement.
Costs decision following a family law motion to change regarding a child’s school placement.
The moving party sought costs after the dispute was ultimately resolved through a consent order following the involvement of a court‑directed parenting facilitator.
The court applied Rule 24 of the Family Law Rules, recognizing that both parties achieved partial success but finding that the motion to change was a necessary catalyst to advance resolution of the dispute.
The court also considered the reasonableness of the parties’ conduct and the limited complexity of the matter.
Costs were awarded to the moving party in a reduced amount.
