This is a costs decision following a trial in a family law matter concerning child support and access.
The mother was the successful party, obtaining an order for child support based on imputed income significantly higher than the father's position.
The mother sought costs of $11,208 inclusive of disbursements and HST.
The father opposed the costs award, arguing inability to pay based on his asserted income.
The court awarded the mother the full amount of costs requested, finding the father's conduct unreasonable throughout the proceedings, including failure to provide complete disclosure, failure to make a settlement offer, and last-minute concessions on access and commencement date that forced unnecessary trial preparation.
