T. Frederick

The applicant sought costs following a successful motion to compel the respondent to cooperate in filing corporate tax returns pursuant to a 2019 order, and the dismissal of the respondent's cross-motions.

The court found the applicant's motion was necessary due to the respondent's delays and failure to clarify her position.

Costs were awarded to the applicant on a partial indemnity basis, fixed at $8,475 inclusive of HST.

The parties, who are equal shareholders in a corporation, brought cross-motions regarding the winding up of the business following their divorce.

The applicant sought an order compelling the respondent to sign draft corporate tax returns, while the respondent sought further financial disclosure and the release of trust funds to pay her accountant.

The court ordered the applicant's accountant to answer three outstanding questions, after which the respondent must sign the tax returns unless specifically instructed otherwise by her accountant.

The respondent's request for the release of trust funds was dismissed.