Changes to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR)
The Family Procedure Rules were updated on 29 th April 2024 to increase the likelihood of partiesresolving their disputes outside of Court. The first major update is a widening of the definition of “non-Court dispute resolution” (NCDR)at FPR 2.3(1)(b) which includes arbitration, evaluation by a neutral third party and collaborativelaw. Whilst the Court cannot force
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Family Court fees have increased with effect from 1st May 2024
Family Court fees have increased with effect from 1st May 2024 in accordance with the Government’s proposal that all Court and tribunal fees should increase by 10%. The purpose of the price increase is to not only ensure that the Courts are adequately funded due to increased costs but also to improve the level of service
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