After the divorce process changed earlier in the year, cost orders are now granted less frequently.
In her latest article, Family Solicitor Louisa Knight looks at how a costs order can be obtained under the new law and what to include in the application.
How much does divorce cost?
The cost of a divorce will depend on whether you have a solicitor instructed and what that solicitors particular fee is.
However, one charge that is applicable whether you have a solicitor acting for you or not, is the Court Fee. This is £593.00 and is payable when the application for divorce is submitted with the Court.
Read more on the costs involved in divorce here.
Depending on your financial situation, you might be able to get some support with paying court fees. You can find more information on this here.
Who pays for divorce costs?
The party instructing the solicitor will be response for the divorce costs of their solicitor.
The applicant in a divorce is responsible for paying the Court Fee when the divorce application is submitted with the Court.
Couples can apply for divorce together through a joint application. Read more about joint applications here.
Can you split the cost of a divorce?
It is up to the Sole Applicant, or Applicant 1 in the case of a joint application, to pay the Court Fee.
The party who has instructed a solicitor will be responsible for payment of their solicitors’ fees.
However, the parties can of course agree between them that the costs are to be split.
What is a costs order in divorce?
A Costs Order is where the Respondent has been ordered by the Court to pay some or all of the Applicant’s costs in relation to the divorce proceedings.
With the implementation of No-Fault Divorce, costs orders are now much more difficult to obtain and very rare.
Can I claim costs in divorce?
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