Following a multi-day family trial addressing custody, access, equalization, child support, spousal support, retroactive support, and related financial issues, the court determined costs after written submissions.
The applicant was found to be the successful party under Rule 24 of the Family Law Rules.
The court considered the parties’ settlement offers and litigation conduct, finding the respondent’s settlement positions on child and spousal support unreasonable and noting delays in financial disclosure.
Full indemnity costs were awarded to the applicant, subject to excluding time related to a prior interim motion, and the respondent was ordered to pay fixed costs totaling $29,692.61.
