Following a decision on cross-motions regarding spousal support, property sale, and disclosure, the parties made written submissions on costs.
The applicant was largely successful on the main issue of spousal support, while the respondent had partial success on his motion.
The court found that neither party's offer to settle engaged the costs consequences of Rule 18(14) of the Family Law Rules.
Applying the principle of proportionality, the court reduced the applicant's claimed costs and awarded her partial indemnity costs fixed at $20,765.
