Following a successful motion to obtain financial disclosure and enforce a prior court order in a family law matter, the applicant sought costs of $16,147.
The respondent disputed the quantum, arguing unnecessary steps, duplication of services, and efforts to comply with the prior order.
The court noted the motion was largely successful but observed issues with civility between the parties and duplication in the applicant’s billing.
Considering the circumstances, including the relative simplicity of the issues and the discretionary nature of costs, the court reduced the requested amount.
Costs were fixed at $10,000 plus disbursements and HST.
