Trent A. Zimmerman

Following a motion regarding parenting time where the father was largely successful, he sought costs of $13,229.48.

The mother argued costs should be fixed at $4,500.

The court found the father was more successful and had made an offer to settle, whereas the mother had not.

However, the court found the father's counsel's docketed hours excessive.

The court ordered the mother to pay costs of $5,200 to the father.

The applicant sought costs of $28,500.86 following a successful motion to determine the venue of the family law proceeding.

The respondent argued for costs of $6,500, payable at the conclusion of the case.

The court found the applicant's claimed costs excessive and noted her unreasonable conduct in unilaterally moving the children without notice.

The court fixed costs at $6,500, payable 30 days after the final disposition of the application.