The applicant sought full indemnity costs of $54,767.35 following a trial where she was successful in obtaining spousal support.
The respondent argued each party should bear their own costs.
The court found the respondent was not a credible witness, engaged in bad faith conduct, and caused delays through late disclosure.
However, the court reduced the costs award because the applicant withdrew a $36,028.69 debt claim at the end of the trial.
The court ordered the respondent to pay $40,000 in costs, enforceable as spousal support by the Family Responsibility Office.
