The respondent was successful on a motion to change, reducing his spousal support obligation from $900 to $725 per month.
He sought costs of $18,000 on an all-inclusive basis.
The applicant, who was self-represented and impecunious, argued that each party should bear their own costs.
The court considered the factors under Rule 24(11), including the applicant's financial circumstances, the extent of the variation, and the respondent's reasonable offer to settle.
The court awarded the respondent costs fixed at $5,000, to be set off against his outstanding spousal support arrears.
