This decision addresses the issue of costs following a trial concerning parenting and child support, where the mother was permitted to relocate with the child to Wisconsin.
The court applied the amended Family Law Rules regarding costs, including the technical requirements for offers to settle under subrule 24(12).
The mother was found the successful party and entitled to costs, but the court carefully analyzed the reasonableness and proportionality of the costs claimed, including the claim for second counsel.
The court awarded costs of $36,000 to the mother, payable monthly, considering the father's financial ability and the conduct of both parties.