Following a family law hearing, the court addressed the parties’ competing submissions on costs.
The court considered the applicable Rules governing costs and the parties’ settlement positions.
The respondent argued that he had achieved success warranting a costs award; however, the court found that success in the proceeding was divided.
The respondent’s complicated and insufficiently explained income situation made proper evaluation of his offer to settle difficult, and the applicant’s decision not to accept it was not unreasonable.
The court ordered that there be no order as to costs.
