When making an application to the Court, a Court fee must be paid, otherwise the application will not be processed by the Family Court.
If you are in receipt of benefits and or a low income you can apply for a Court fee exemption in certain matters.
The Court fees are now as follows:
- Divorce Petition – £593.00
- Consent Order – £53.00
- Financial Remedy Proceedings – £275.00
- Children Act Application – £232.00
- Enforcement Children Act – £232.00
- Any other application – £167.00
The Court will not process any application without the Court fee being paid and or successfully applying for a Court Fee exemption.
For more information please contact our Family department on 0116 262 8596.