Costs Submissions (ON)

Summary

This precedent is a written submission to the Ontario court on costs following a temporary motion for spousal support and highlights the factors to consider in awarding costs. This precedent includes practical guidance and drafting notes. In Ontario family law, costs submission is a request made to the court for reimbursement of legal expenses after a court hearing. Costs may cover lawyer fees, disbursements such as court filing and expert fees, and applicable taxes. Governed primarily by r. 24 of the Family Law Rules, O. Reg. 114/99 (FLR), the general principle is that the successful party is entitled to costs, unless the court determines otherwise based on the conduct of the parties or other relevant factors. Courts also consider whether either party made a formal offer to settle under r. 18 of the FLR. If a party makes such an offer and achieves an outcome equal to or better than that offer, they may be entitled to enhanced costs from the date the offer could have been accepted. The...