The parties reached a final consent on all substantive issues regarding a parenting plan for their five-year-old son, leaving only costs to be determined.
The applicant father had originally sought an equal time-sharing arrangement and reduced child support but abandoned these claims at the final settlement conference after firing his lawyer.
Both parties sought costs.
The court found the father's 'all or nothing' approach unreasonable and not child-focused, noting he could have achieved his goals gradually.
The respondent mother was entirely successful and was awarded costs of $6,000.
