Following the dismissal of the respondent's appeal regarding a credit against child support arrears, both parties made written submissions on costs.
The applicant sought $5,793.03, while the respondent sought $9,434.35 or no costs, arguing that the applicant's actions delayed settlement.
The court applied the presumption that the successful party is entitled to costs under Rule 24(1) of the Family Law Rules.
After considering the factors in Rule 24(11) and prior attendances, the court awarded the applicant costs fixed at $4,000.