Can the court order my partner to pay the costs of the divorce petition?

When a divorce petition is issued, it is possible to include a request for the court to order the Respondent to pay the costs of the petition. This can include an order to pay the Petitioner’s legal fees, as well as the court fees for the application.  

A costs order is more likely when the facts relied upon for the divorce are ‘adultery’ or ‘unreasonable behaviour’. 

At George Green LLP our specialist Family Solicitors are experts in advising clients in respect of petitioning for divorce. If you would like any further information or advice, call Mark Vandaele on 01902 796930 (mvandaele@georgegreen.co.uk) at our Wolverhampton office or Rachel Baker on 01384 340 580 (rbaker@georgegreen.co.uk at our Cradley Heath office.