Bello & Marino (No 4)

In the matter of *Bello & Marino (No 4)*, heard by Dunkley J, the applicants, Mr and Ms Bello, sought costs against the respondent, Mr Marino. The dispute concerned the recovery of costs incurred in family law proceedings.

The central legal issue before the court was the quantum of costs to be awarded to the applicants. The court was required to determine the appropriate sum to be paid by the respondent to the applicants for their legal expenses.

Dunkley J ordered that Mr Marino pay to Mr and Ms Bello, or as they direct in writing, total costs in the sum of $7,782. These costs were to be paid within 30 days of the date of the order. The court's decision was made in the context of section 121 of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), which governs the publication of identifying information in family law proceedings.