Vadisanis and Vadisanis (Costs)

In *Vadisanis and Vadisanis (Costs)*, Le Poer Trench J of the Supreme Court of New South Wales was required to determine the appropriate costs orders following proceedings between the mother and the father. The specific nature of the underlying dispute is not detailed, but the matter before the court concerned the allocation of legal costs.

The central legal issue before the court was how to apportion the legal costs incurred by the parties, particularly in relation to the Legal Services Commission of New South Wales. The court had to consider the principles governing costs orders in family law proceedings and determine the quantum of each party's liability.

Le Poer Trench J applied the general principle that costs follow the event, but also considered the specific circumstances of the case and the conduct of the parties. The court ultimately ordered the mother to pay $4,697.20 and the father to pay $8,217.20 to the Legal Services Commission of New South Wales, with a period of 28 days for compliance, or such further period as agreed in writing by the director of the Legal Services Commission.