This ruling addresses costs following the resolution of all other issues in a family law case.
The Applicant sought costs on a partial or full indemnity basis, citing success and the Respondent's unreasonable behaviour and delay.
The Respondent sought costs and reimbursement, alleging the Applicant withheld financial disclosure, obstructed attempts to obtain it, caused undue delay, and acted in bad faith.
The court found that both parties withheld relevant financial information, caused undue delay, and acted in bad faith, thereby rebutting the presumption that the successful party is entitled to costs under Rule 24(1) of the Family Law Rules.
Given that the Applicant had already been awarded interim costs, no further costs were ordered for either party.