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Flodot
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11 Jul 24 #523468 by Flodot

Topic started by Flodot

Hi I applied to court as I was awarded costs in my divorce due to my ex wasting time and prolonging the proceedings. I've had a response from the judge stating that my costs are not in the correct format and that I should seek legal representation. I'm unable to afford legal representation due to the amount I have already had to pay to gain financial separation and wondered if there is an example of how the costs should be presented?

hadenoughnow
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12 Jul 24 #523476 by hadenoughnow

Reply from hadenoughnow

I am pretty sure you need to set out costs on an N260
www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-...s-summary-assessment

Hadenoughnow

hadenoughnow
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12 Jul 24 #523477 by hadenoughnow

Reply from hadenoughnow

I am pretty sure you need to set out costs on an N260
www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-...s-summary-assessment

Hadenoughnow

Flodot
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12 Jul 24 #523480 by Flodot

Reply from Flodot

Thank you for that. I submitted the correct form but the evidence of costs was not in the correct format therefore they would not accept it. I have served my ex with the correct paperwork and had no response, and have asked for enforcement of the court order

.Charles
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15 Jul 24 #523512 by .Charles

Reply from .Charles

If you had an order for costs that said something along the lines of "costs to be assessed if not agreed" you will need a Detailed Assessment (Bill of Costs" to support your claim for costs.

The Court website has a model form of costs in the Practice Direct. Go to the bottom of the link below and look for Precedent A

www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rule...costs-special-cases2

You need to serve the bill on your ex, wait for 21 days and if there is no response you can apply to the court for a default costs certificate with form N254.

The process is not tailored for litigants in person I'm afraid...

Charles

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