Family Law Court Fees are set to rise from 1 April 2025
In the recent weeks, the Ministry of Justice [MOJ] has announced their attention to increase Family Law Court Fees for applications within the Family Courts in England and Wales from 1 April 2025. It is expected that the fees will increase by 3.2% pending Parliamentary approval.
These changes follow a consultation paper, “Implementing increases to selected Court and Tribunal Fees” published in November 2023. The intention is to ensure the sustainability of the court system and to maintain efficient access to justice for individuals involved in family disputes.
The anticipated changes will affect various fees within the Family Courts in England and Wales, including but not limited to the following:
| Applications | Current Fee | Increased Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application to commence divorce proceedings , nullity proceedings or civil partnership dissolution | £593 | £612 |
| Applications for Orders under Section8 of the Children Act [Child Arrangements Order, Prohibited Steps Order & Specific Issue Orders | £255 | £263 |
| Enforcement Orders under the Children Act | £255 | £263 |
| Application for a Financial Consent Order to Formalise Agreements | £58 | £60 |
| Application for a Financial Remedy Proceedings | £303 | £313 |
| General Applications within Proceedings on Notice to the Other Party, including [D11 forms] | £184 | £190 |
Help With Fees
Help with Fees remission scheme will remain in place for those with lower financial means, including being in receipt of universal credit, low income and of limited means. If you meet the criteria, then the fee for the relevant application can be reduced or waived entirely. More information on Help with Fees can be found on the Government website
At Hopkin Murray Beskine solicitors, we have a team of experienced family law specialists, who are Resolution or Law Society accredited who understand the stress of facing a divorce and separation to make the process simple, hassle-free and affordable. In some situations, we can also offer legal aid.
For expert advice, contact us via email or 020 7272 1234
