Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Family Proceeding Fees Order 1991 to—
(1)
modify the rules on exemption from payment of court fees (article 3);
(2)
increase the following fees (article 4):
| Fee No | Short Description of fee, for full description see fees order | Existing fee £ | New fee £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| (fees to be taken in the High Court and county courts) | |||
| 1(a) | Originating application/summons. | 15 | 20 |
| 1(b) | Petition. | 40 | 80 |
| 4 | Ancillary relief application. | 20 | 30 |
| 5 | General application fee. | 15 | 20 |
| 6 | Appeal from a district judge. | 15 | 20 |
| 7(a) | Decree absolute search at Principal Registry. | 5 | 20 |
| 7(b) | Parental responsibility search at Principal Registry. | 5 | 20 |
| 10(a) | To register a mainentnance order. | 5 | 0 |
| (fees to be taken in county courts only) | |||
| 11 | Service by bailiff. | 5 | 10 |
| 12(b) | Examination of Debtor as to means. | 12 | 30 |
| 12(c) | Entering garnishee proceedings. | 12 | 25 |
| 12(d) | Application for a Charging Order. | 12 | 25 |
| 12(e) | Issue of a judgment summons. | 12 | 25 |
| (fees to be taken in the High Court only) | |||
| 14 | Examination of witness before trial. | 5 | 10 |
| 16(a) | Sealing writ of execution. | 6 | 20 |
| 16(b) | Examination of judgment debtor | 12 | 35 |
| 16(c) | Issue of a judgment summons. | 12 | 25 |
| 16(d) | Application for a garnishee order, charging order or receiver. | 12 | 30 |
| 16(e) | Certified copy of judgment | 10 | 20 |
(3)
introduce a single fee of £1 for copies of documents, to bring the fee into line with the new fee charged in the Supreme Court and county courts (article 5);
(4)
replace the scale of fees (15p per £) payable on the issue of a warrant of execution with a flat fee of £30 (article 6).