Following a trial where the respondent mother was awarded sole custody and permission to relocate with the child, the court determined the issue of costs.
The respondent sought full indemnity costs of $34,689.74.
The court considered the applicant's limited ability to pay, the unreasonableness of some of his actions, and the excessive hours billed by the respondent's counsel.
The court awarded the respondent costs of $18,500 plus HST and disbursements, but declined to make the costs enforceable as child support.
