The applicant father sought costs following a successful motion regarding the children's school attendance.
He claimed costs on a substantial indemnity basis due to an offer to settle.
The respondent mother argued against a costs award, citing her limited financial means and reasonable behaviour.
The court found the applicant's docketed hours excessive but acknowledged his entitlement to costs based on his successful offer to settle.
Considering the mother's limited means and the principle of proportionality, the court fixed costs at $8,000, payable within 60 days of a final order in the ongoing family law proceedings.
