From 30 September 2021, the costs of issuing certain applications in the Family Court will increase, following the implementation of the Court Fees (Miscellaneous Amendment) Order.
So, what does this mean for you?
Divorce and Financial proceedings
If you are seeking a decree of divorce or nullity of a marriage or for the dissolution or nullity of a civil partnership, the application fee will be £593 (previously £550).
If you agree to a financial order by consent, the application fee will remain the same and is currently £50. However, for contested financial matters the application fee will increase to £275 (previously £255).
Children issues
An application for any of the following orders will be increasing from £215 to £232:
- A Child Arrangements Order – an order which determines with whom a child should live or spend time with.
- A Specific Issue Order – this determines an issue that has arisen between parents such as whether a child can move abroad or which school they should attend.
- A Prohibited Steps Order – is an order preventing a particular action such as removing a child from school or relocating to another area of the country.
- A Special Guardianship Order – is an order that places a child with someone permanently and gives them parental responsibility.
- The above is not an exhaustive list and it is best to continue checking when the court has updated form EX50 which can be found at EX50 – Civil and Family Court Fees (publishing.service.gov.uk)
For more information
For further information regarding getting a divorce, financial remedy or children act proceedings, please contact one of our family team members on 02380 218000 or visit our website www.ericrobinson.co.uk
We have solicitors offices in Southampton, Hedge End, Chandlers Ford, Winchester, Lymington and Richmond-Upon-Thames.
