Sean W. Plat

The court considered whether a domestic agreement between Delby Saulnier and Kelly Postma should be set aside for lack of disclosure and other reasons, and determined the parties' respective entitlements regarding a jointly occupied farmhouse property after their separation.

The court upheld the agreement, found that Saulnier was entitled to a monetary payment for his share of the increased equity in the farmhouse, and addressed claims for damages for conversion, spoliation, and intrusion upon seclusion.

Katherine sought full indemnity costs after a successful spousal support trial.

Christopher argued for no costs or a fraction.

The court found Katherine "far more successful" on key issues and her offers more reasonable, while Christopher's behavior was "far less reasonable," including unilaterally withdrawing from a joint retainer, tardy disclosure, and deliberately disobeying a temporary support order.

The court clarified that the recent amendment to Rule 24(11) of the Family Law Rules, allowing a trial judge to award costs for prior steps even if not reserved, is procedural and applies retroactively.

However, the judge deferred the final determination of costs for prior conferences, requesting further submissions from both parties.