Following a motion in a family law proceeding involving child and spousal support issues, the court addressed the appropriate costs award under Rule 24 of the Family Law Rules.
The applicant achieved partial success, obtaining guideline child support for two children, spousal support in the amount sought, and partial interim fees, but was unsuccessful on disclosure and certain other relief.
The court considered the moderate complexity of the motion, the parties’ conduct, the reasonableness of counsel rates, and the time spent on the matter.
The applicant’s offer to settle did not improve upon the court’s decision and was served too late to engage cost consequences.
Balancing the Rule 24 factors, the court awarded reduced costs to the applicant.
