Cotter & Eggers-Cotter (No 2)

In *Cotter & Eggers-Cotter (No 2)*, the Family Court of Australia considered an application for costs following proceedings between the husband and wife.

The primary legal issue before the Court was the appropriate allocation of costs between the parties, specifically concerning the period from 11 September 2015 to 1 October 2015, during which certain matters were resolved by agreement.

Cronin J ordered that the husband pay 25 per cent of the wife's costs on a party and party basis for the specified period. This decision reflects the Court's discretion in awarding costs, taking into account the conduct of the parties and the outcome of the proceedings.