British family lawyers have spoken out against an increase in legal fees required to get a divorce in the UK, writes The Guardian.
The cost is set to rise by 34%, from £410 to £550.
Toby Hales, a partner and family lawyer from Seddons, said:
“The 34% hike in divorce fees is yet another example of a government with a total lack of regard for the fundamental right of equal access to justice. The figures seem to be pulled from thin air and only serve to limit access to a court system that faces increasingly unmanageable levels of demand.
“The hike demonstrates an utter disdain for the individual within the divorce process, as well as contempt for governmental transparency – a lack of impact assessment or announcement underlines this.”
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See also:
The Divorce Code of Thailand
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