This is a costs decision following a trial on spousal support eligibility and quantum.
The applicant sought costs for two phases of proceedings: the original trial (2008-2009) and a subsequent trial before the judge (2012).
The applicant claimed total costs of $32,925.28 on a substantial indemnity basis.
The respondent, self-represented, opposed the costs award and submitted alternative proposals.
The court awarded costs to the applicant on a partial indemnity basis, but reduced the amount to $12,000.00 to reflect the applicant's contribution to the complexity and length of the proceedings through her tailoring of evidence in prior unrelated proceedings and her role in an ex parte order made in the respondent's absence.
Costs were ordered to be paid by periodic bi-weekly payments of $175.00, enforceable as an incident of support.