In a high-conflict family law proceeding, the moving party sought an order striking the other party’s pleading or alternatively requiring security for costs due to failure to pay a prior costs award of $29,249.30.
The court reviewed the litigation history, including repeated breaches of court orders and findings of bad faith conduct by the responding party.
The responding party asserted inability to pay but failed to disclose recent financial receipts and withdrawals.
The court found the financial disclosure misleading and emphasized the importance of enforcing costs orders to deter abusive litigation conduct.
The responding party was barred from taking further steps in the proceeding until the outstanding costs order and accrued interest were paid.
