Court File and Parties

Court File No.: FS-77-12 Date: 2017-05-10 Superior Court of Justice - Ontario

Re: Deolinda Lima, Applicant And: Joao Rocha Lima, Respondent

Before: The Honourable Mr. Justice R.D. Reilly

Counsel: Lawrence K. Greaves, Counsel for the Applicant Mark S. Grossman / Samantha Ahn, Counsel for the Respondent

Ruling on Costs

[1] I have now had the opportunity to read written submissions regarding costs. I conclude both parties acted in good faith and had merit in their respective positions. They were both well-represented by experienced counsel. It could not be said that either the applicant or the respondent suffered an unexpected prejudice as a result of the ruling of the court. Both parties are now able to get on with their lives and plan for the future, without any interference from or dependence upon the other party.

[2] Therefore, in all the circumstances, I direct that each party shall bear their own costs of the application.

[3] I thank counsel for their assistance on the application.

R. D. Reilly J. Released: May 10, 2017