Following an eight-day family law trial, the applicant sought costs.
The applicant had made two offers to settle, and the trial result was significantly better than her last offer.
The respondent argued against the costs claimed, citing various procedural steps and alleged hardship.
The court rejected the respondent's arguments, noting his bad faith conduct throughout the proceedings, including hiding income, breaching court orders, and threatening the applicant.
The court awarded the applicant full indemnity costs of $65,030.53 pursuant to Rule 18(14) of the Family Law Rules.
