In this family law costs endorsement, the court determined costs arising from a motion concerning child support, post-secondary education expenses, and related temporary relief.
The applicant was found to be the more successful party because she succeeded on the argued issues, including establishing that the respondent was a parent within the meaning of the Family Law Act, obtaining child support, and securing contribution to post-secondary expenses.
Applying the Family Law Rules costs framework, the court found neither party had behaved unreasonably, but reduced the fees claimed because the preparation time was excessive given the limited issues actually argued.
The court fixed fair and reasonable costs at $3,500 inclusive of disbursements and HST, payable within 60 days.
