Rigge & Rigge (No. 3)

In the matter of *Rigge & Rigge (No. 3)*, heard by Baumann J, the applicant, Mr Rigge, and the respondent, Ms Rigge, each sought costs orders against the other.

The central legal issue before the court was whether there were circumstances justifying a departure from the general rule that each party should bear their own costs in family law proceedings, as provided by section 117(1) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).

Baumann J determined that no such circumstances existed in this case. Applying the principles of section 117(1) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), the court found no basis to deviate from the usual rule. Consequently, the court made no orders as to costs, dismissing each party's application.