This is a costs endorsement following a lengthy trial in a family law proceeding.
The Applicant sought over $500,000 in costs, arguing she was entirely successful on all issues, particularly custody and access, and that her settlement offers were bested at trial.
The Respondent opposed, arguing the costs were unreasonable and that the Applicant was not entitled to pre-trial costs or full indemnity.
The court awarded the Applicant partial indemnity costs of $454,968.78, finding her largely successful and noting the Respondent's unreasonable conduct and failure to accept reasonable settlement offers.
The court declined to sever and make a portion of the costs collectible as child support.
