This endorsement addresses the costs arising from a long motion heard on April 7, 2017, concerning spousal support.
The respondent, Eileen Ruth Watson, sought costs of $7,460.83, while the applicant, Roger William Watson, who was self-represented, requested dismissal of the costs submissions due to late filing or, alternatively, a fixed amount of $1,750.
The court exercised its discretion to allow the late filing, found the respondent to be the successful party, and considered factors under Rule 24(11) of the Family Law Rules, including the importance of the issue and the applicant's unreasonable position.
The court fixed the costs payable by the applicant to the respondent at $6,000.00 all inclusive.