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How much does a divorce cost, and who pays?
How much does a divorce cost, and who pays? Divorce is a significant life event that not only marks the end of a marriage but also the beginning of a new phase for individuals involved. But, how much does a divorce cost, and who pays the costs of divorce? The average...
Family Procedure Rules Costs: Recovery and Negotiations
Family Procedure Rules Costs: Recovery and Negotiations What are the Family Procedure Rules? The Family Procedure Rules (FPR) govern the procedures used in family courts in England and Wales. They were introduced by Statutory Instrument as the Family Procedure Rules...
Challenging Legal Costs: 80% Deduction on Bill of Costs
Challenging Legal Costs: 80% Deduction on Bill of Costs ARC Costs were recently instructed on an inter partes costs case. Our team were successful in challenging legal costs and obtained an 80% reduction on a bill of costs. Facts of the Case The case in question was...
Bankruptcy Petition Costs – Are they Recoverable?
Bankruptcy Petition Costs - Are they Recoverable? Bankruptcy petitions A bankruptcy petition is a formal legal document filed by a debtor or one or more creditors to initiate the process of bankruptcy. The bankruptcy process in England and Wales is governed by the...
Winding Up Petition Costs – Recovery and Negotiation
Winding Up Petition Costs - Recovery and Negotiation What is a winding up petition? A winding-up petition is an important aspect of debt recovery in England and Wales. It is a legal action taken by a creditor to force a company into compulsory liquidation. This...
Freezing Injunction Legal Costs – Are they Recoverable?
Freezing Injunction Legal Costs - Are they Recoverable? What is a Freezing Injunction? Freezing injunctions are often sought in cases involving a risk of dissipation or the dissipation of assets. Obtaining an injunction plays a crucial role in preventing parties from...