Following a four-day family law trial regarding parenting and child support, both parties sought costs.
The respondent was the largely successful party at trial, having been granted primary residence and final decision-making authority on key issues.
However, the respondent failed to make any offers to settle, and both parties engaged in unreasonable conduct throughout the litigation.
Taking into account the divided success, the parties' conduct, and the applicant's limited financial means, the court awarded the respondent fixed costs of $3,000, payable in monthly installments.
