From 30 September 2021, certain family court fees have now increased in line with inflation. So, what does this mean for you?
Below gives an idea of what you can expect to pay for the most common applications: –
- If you are seeking a decree of divorce, nullity of a marriage or for the dissolution or nullity of a civil partnership, the application fee has increased from £550 to £593.
- If you agree to a financial order by consent, the application fee will remain the same and is currently £50. However, where you cannot agree and you apply to the court for a financial order, the fee has increased from £255 to £275.
Matters concerning children
The court fees for an application for any of the following orders have increased 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 such as whether a child can move abroad or which school they should attend.
- A Prohibited Steps Order – this prevents a particular action such as removing a child from school or relocating to another area of the country.
A full list of court fees is available here.
For more information regarding getting a divorce, financial agreements or matters concerning children, please contact Andrew Green or Louisa Callaghan.