This is a costs decision following the applicant's successful motion for compliance with undertakings and financial disclosure.
The applicant sought $32,000 in costs, while the respondent argued for no costs or partial indemnity.
The court found the applicant largely successful and presumptively entitled to costs.
While acknowledging the respondent's substantial voluntary disclosure, the court determined that his position on certain disclosure was incorrect, leading to the motion.
The court applied the Family Law Rules, which allow for flexibility in costs, and considered the absence of offers to settle from either party.
Ultimately, the court fixed the applicant's costs at $22,425, representing approximately 70% of her fees plus allowed disbursements, and ordered the respondent to pay this amount within 30 days, enforceable as a support order.