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In this episode, we explore the often misunderstood world of cost orders in family law with Rita Gupta, Managing Director and Co-Founder of LGFL Ltd. Rita is an experienced family solicitor who advises complex and high-net-worth clients across the UK and internationally, with a particular focus on supporting neurodiverse families. She is also a passionate advocate for diversity in the legal profession and mentoring the next generation of lawyers. We unpack the realities behind cost orders – when they apply, how they’re decided, and what recent changes in the Family Procedure Rules mean for those going through divorce or separation.
Topics include:
* What exactly is a cost order, and in what types of family law cases might one be awarded?
* What factors do courts take into account when deciding whether to make a cost order?
* How do the updated Family Procedure Rules affect applications for cost orders in both financial and children proceedings?
* Common myths – such as the idea that the losing party always pays, or that they’ll automatically cover 100% of the other side’s legal costs
* When and how to apply for a cost order, and how courts determine the amount payable
* How to reduce the risk of a cost order being made against you, especially under the new FPR guidance If you’re wondering whether your ex could be ordered to contribute to your legal fees – or worried about the risk of being on the hook for theirs – this episode offers valuable clarity and practical advice.