Ryder and Bonham

In the matter of *Ryder and Bonham*, heard by Gill J, the dispute concerned the costs associated with certain interlocutory proceedings. Ms Ryder sought an order for costs against Mr Bonham in relation to her Application in a Case and supporting Affidavit filed on 27 July 2018, as well as the costs of preparation for, correspondence regarding, and attendance at, proceedings held on 31 July 2018.

The central legal issue before the court was whether Mr Bonham should be ordered to pay Ms Ryder's costs for these specific interlocutory steps. This required the court to consider the appropriate allocation of costs in family law proceedings, particularly in the context of applications and court attendances that have already occurred.

Gill J ordered that Mr Bonham pay to Ms Ryder the costs of the preparation of her Application in a Case and supporting Affidavit of 27 July 2018, and the costs of the preparation for, correspondence regarding, and attendance at, proceedings on 31 July 2018. These costs were to be assessed or agreed upon.