MH v KF [2020] EWFC B43 (21 September 2020)

MH v KF [2020] EWFC B43 (21 September 2020)

Given the father's actions were motivated by welfare concerns, were not malicious, and considering the general principle that each party bears their own costs in children proceedings, it is not appropriate to depart from that principle. No order as to costs is made.

Citation
[2020] EWFC B43
Parties
Applicant: Mother; Respondent: Father
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 September 2020
Procedural Posture
Family Law Specific Issue Order and Prohibited Steps Order / Costs Determination Following Substantive Order
Outcome
No order as to costs.
Legal Topics
Specific Issue Order, Prohibited Steps Order, Costs in Children Proceedings, Jurisdiction Under Brussels II Revised
Family Law Specific Issue Order Prohibited Steps Order Costs in Children Proceedings Jurisdiction Under Brussels II Revised

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Parties

Mother

Applicant

Father

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Specific Issue Order and Prohibited Steps Order / Costs Determination Following Substantive Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent father should pay the Applicant mother's costs of the application for a Specific Issue Order

Ratio Decidendi

Given the father's actions were motivated by welfare concerns, were not malicious, and considering the general principle that each party bears their own costs in children proceedings, it is not appropriate to depart from that principle. No order as to costs is made.

Court Disposition

No order as to costs.

Orders

  • No order as to costs.