Divorce fee hike shelved

Published date10 April 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
Ministers wanted to increase the cost of applying for a divorce to more than £652, but the Ministry of Justice has now agreed to freeze the fee at £593

Ramping up the charge might lead to women standing by cruel husbands, said respondents to a consultation.

The MoJ said: "Women tend to face more difficulties navigating the justice...

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