Decree Nisi

[jess131]

I have received my decree nisi. There is also an order for cost which states the judge orders the respondent to pay the petitioners (me) costs, such costs to be agreed and if not agreed to be subject to detailed assessment by the court.
I'm confused does that mean I should get my costs paid by the respondent (husband). And will that just be for the decree nisi, and not include any costs I have accumulated for the financial agreement? This is also going to court. Thanks

[Peter Pedant]

divorce costs here
https://www.tozers.co.uk/insights/divorce-costs-order

in the rare of even of being awarded costs, I had a list with me.

If your husband was NOT represented, then ask for £1500, as this is half the average costs. If you spent more - then itemise them and ask for that

Costs which are direct - cost of the application, copying, stationery, per sheet, post reasonable costs travelling to and fro, you cant charge for your time, ( etc).

this is NOT a money maker

[jess131]

I don't want to make money, but I spent around £3k just up to the nisi stage as husband refused to divorce and ignored all my solicitor letters. He now has instructed a solicitor. I wasn't sure whether I had been awarded costs or not.

[Peter Pedant]

hmm the solicitor will know more about taxed costs in divorce than we do. You may have to go to Citizens advice...

[Peter Pedant]

there is a bit about it here.
it says actually you should have applied at your last hearing BUT I have never done this

https://www.arccosts.co.uk/our-blog/divorce-cost-order-legal-costs-in-divorce-proceedings/#:~:text=A%20claim%20for%20costs%20of,if%20an%20application%20is%20successful.