30 March 2022
The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has issued guidance on the impact of the family court’s approach to costs of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020
Sir Andrew said the Act, which introduces fault-free divorce, dissolution and (judicial) separation is ‘a fundamental change which will affect the way in which the courts deal with applications’.
The parties conduct in relation to the proceedings will continue to be relevant when considering costs. His guidance applies to applications issued on or after 6 April, when the Act comes into force.
View the guidance here.
