Examining the courts' approach to costs in private law children proceedings: is it time for a more effective system to be implemented?
Costs orders are relatively rare within private law children matters. However, in light of the judgement of Re B (A Child) (Unnecessary Private Law Applications), and the increasing awareness of the unsustainable number of unnecessary applications before the court, is the current approach to costs orders in private law proceedings adequate?
Source: familylaw.co.uk