What is the test for a trial judge’s costs in a family law case?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Levin v. Levin, 2020 ONCA 604 (CanLII):
As this court held in Fielding v. Fielding, 2015 ONCA 901, 129 O.R. (3d) 65, at para. 69: “In family law, there is arguably even greater reason to afford deference to the quantum of costs awarded.” The trial judge’s costs decision reveals no error in principle.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What are the implications of a family law case law review of the applicable provisions and case law principles for costs in family law? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the test for deference to a trial judge in a family law case? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the standard of review in a family law case where the trial judge's findings of fact are based on credibility assessments? (Ontario, Canada)
Is there any case law or case law that supports the argument that a judge should consider some of the issues before the trial of the others? (Ontario, Canada)
Does a plaintiff have to pay the costs of preparing a Bill of Costs and costs submission in a personal injury case? (Ontario, Canada)
In what circumstances will a judge in a sexual assault case be found to have objected to the words of the Judge at the trial of the accused? (Ontario, Canada)
What are the costs of a family law case involving support costs? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the test for determining costs in a child protection case when the judge has not presided at all or any stage of the proceeding? (Ontario, Canada)
What is the legal test for a judge to determine the appropriate amount of costs in a personal injury case? (Ontario, Canada)
In what circumstances will the court award costs in a family law case? (Ontario, Canada)
