This costs endorsement followed a five-day trial concerning equalization of net family property, imputation of income, spousal support, child support, and Section 7 expenses.
The Applicant sought full indemnity costs of $45,225.03, while the Respondent argued for a 50% reduction and disallowance of a special disbursement.
The court, applying Rule 24 of the Family Law Rules and principles from Mattina v. Mattina, found the Applicant had significant overall success, particularly on equalization and support, despite not achieving her highest claims.
The Respondent's inadequate financial disclosure and unreasonable position on equalization were noted.
The court disallowed a special disbursement for investigation services deemed premature.
Ultimately, the Applicant was awarded partial indemnity costs of $26,071.40, with half attributed to child and spousal support.