Following an uncontested trial where the respondent's pleadings had been struck for failure to comply with court orders, the applicant sought costs of $57,710.43.
The court found the respondent's unreasonable behaviour, including failure to provide disclosure and pay support, significantly increased the applicant's legal costs.
The court awarded the applicant $50,000 in costs, ordering that $25,000 of this amount be enforceable as child support.
