This is a costs endorsement following a one-day trial where the father's motion to change child support was partially successful.
The mother, Dollen Kerr, sought full recovery costs of $14,435.75.
The court applied principles of reasonableness and proportionality, considering the parties' conduct, offers to settle, and the dominant issues at trial.
The mother was deemed the more successful party overall, particularly on the arrears issue, but her costs claim was high, and she failed to make a formal offer.
The father was found unreasonable for failing to pay child support for many years.
The court awarded the mother $5,000 in costs, inclusive of fees, disbursements, and HST, payable at $50 per month, with an acceleration clause for late payments.