CHILDREN ACT PROCEEDINGS FEES
If you are the Applicant or the person receiving the application the costs are likely to be similar. The costs will depend very much upon the nature, length and complexity of the proceedings. In particular how much correspondence is entered into to try and achieve an agreement.
Our typical ranges of fees for each stage of the process are laid out below.
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Description |
Fee Basis |
Fee Range |
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|
Negotiation and Initial Proceedings |
The Children Act 1989 Application up to and including First Hearing |
Time spent basis |
£4,000 to £7,000 +VAT (plus court fee of £232) |
|
Continuing Proceedings |
Preparing and Considering statements and attending Further Directions Hearing |
Time spent basis |
In addition to the above £5,000 to £10,000 +VAT |
|
Contested Proceedings |
Preparing for and dealing with the Final Hearing |
Time spent basis |
In addition to the above £8,000 to £20,000 +VAT |
The above assumes that the proceedings relate to one main Children Act issue (e.g. contact) and does not involve any Public Law (Care proceedings) aspect.
There can be further disbursements such as mediation fees or the cost of a hair strand test.
