The Ex-Files: Who pays the costs in Family Court cases?
Most parties think only of their own legal costs when considering their strategy for a case. Many clients are unaware of the position around costs in Family Court proceedings. If you lose in the proceedings, a judge has the discretion to order that you pay the other’s party’s legal fees.
You need to weigh up all of your exposure to costs including meeting a costs award in relation to the other party if you are unsuccessful.
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