MH v FD

MH v FD

Given the applicant's modest resources, respondent's wealth, and inability to obtain funding otherwise, the court orders interim provision for legal fees and maintenance at reasonable levels to ensure equality of arms and proper representation pending trial.

Parties
Applicant: MH; Respondent: FD
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Schedule 1 Children Act Proceedings / Interim Relief Application
Outcome
Interim relief granted in part
Legal Topics
Interim Financial Provision, Legal Fees Funding, Child Maintenance, Schedule 1 Children Act, Section 8 Proceedings
Family Law Child Law Interim Financial Provision Legal Fees Funding Child Maintenance Schedule 1 Children Act Section 8 Proceedings

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Parties

MH

Applicant

FD

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Schedule 1 Children Act Proceedings / Interim Relief Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether interim provision for maintenance and legal fees should be ordered
  2. 2 Assessment of parties' resources and liabilities
  3. 3 Appropriate quantum for interim maintenance and legal costs

Ratio Decidendi

Given the applicant's modest resources, respondent's wealth, and inability to obtain funding otherwise, the court orders interim provision for legal fees and maintenance at reasonable levels to ensure equality of arms and proper representation pending trial.

Court Disposition

Interim relief granted in part

Orders

  • Respondent to pay £90,000 towards incurred and unpaid legal costs
  • Respondent to pay £40,000 towards section 8 legal costs