Fees in the civil and family courts – main fees (EX50)
Find out the main fees if you need to make a money claim, get a divorce, or you are involved in another type of case in the civil or family courts.
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You may need to pay a fee if you use a civil or family court service. The fee you pay depends on the type of service and the area of law in which the service operates.
These guides include:
- civil court fees – main fees list
- family court fees – main fees list
- how to pay court fees, get help with fees and get a refund
Civil and family courts provide many services and fees. To see the full list, visit Fees in the civil and family courts – full list.
For guidance about using a court service, search for your issue on GOV.UK. You can also find a collection of our court and tribunal forms.
If you cannot find a fee or form, contact your local county or family court.
Get advice
If you need help with using a court service, you may want to get advice from a legal professional or from Citizens Advice.
Citizens Advice is a national charity and network of local charities, offering free, confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person.
Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 144 8848 (England) or 0800 702 2020 (Wales)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Closed on bank holidays
Last updated 6 October 2023 + show all updates
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Revised fees come into force on 18 May 2021.
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New fees payable from 3 August 2020
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