Following a family law motion concerning guideline child support and interim disbursements, the court determined the issue of costs.
The moving party was successful in obtaining retroactive set-off guideline child support but unsuccessful on a request for interim disbursements and costs.
Applying Rule 24(11) of the Family Law Rules, the court found the moving party was substantially successful and entitled to costs on a partial indemnity basis.
However, the claimed costs were reduced due to time spent on unsuccessful issues and concerns about the moving party’s evidence regarding refinancing of a business.
The court ultimately reduced the requested amount and awarded a lump sum costs award.
