Family court fees calculator and Help with Fees check
Tick the applications you need to see the family court fees in England and Wales from 13 July 2026. Then check whether Help with Fees could pay them, which depends on your savings, income and any benefits.
You’ll need your and your partner’s savings, your income for last month, and whether you get any means-tested benefits.
Your result
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Fees from 13 July 2026. Your inputs stay in this browser.
Figures checked 25 October 2026 Reviewed by [Reviewing solicitor, England and Wales] Sources
How Help with Fees is decided
There are two tests. First, savings: most family fees are £1,420 or less, so the limit is £4,250 unless you or your partner are 66 or over. Second, income or benefits. If you get a qualifying benefit, or your gross monthly income is under the limit for your household, the whole fee is paid.
Income limit = £1,420 single or £2,130 couple + £425 per child under 14 + £710 per child 14 or over If your income is over the limit you might still get part of the fee paid, depending on the fee. The official online application works out the exact amount. Use last month’s income or your average over the last 3 months, whichever is lower.
Worked example
Leah is applying for a divorce and a consent order. The fees are £628 + £62 = £690. She lives with her new partner and two children aged 7 and 5, has £2,000 in savings and their income last month was £2,900.
Her savings are under £4,250. Her income limit is £2,130 + 2 × £425 = £2,980, and £2,900 is under it, so she should get the full £690 paid.
Questions people ask
What are the family court fees in 2026?
From 13 July 2026 a divorce application is £628, a financial consent order £62, a contested financial order £321 and a child arrangements order (C100) £270. Non-molestation and occupation orders have no fee.
Who can get Help with Fees?
You must have savings under £4,250 for most family fees (£16,000 if you or your partner are 66 or over). You then get the full fee paid if you receive a qualifying benefit, or if your monthly income is no more than £1,420 (£2,130 for a couple), plus £425 for each child aged 0 to 13 and £710 for each child aged 14 or over.
Which benefits qualify for Help with Fees?
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit) and Universal Credit if you earn less than £6,000 a year. You still have to pass the savings test.
Can I get Help with Fees after I have paid?
You can apply for a refund within 3 months of paying the fee, if you would have qualified at the time.
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This calculator gives general information, not legal or financial advice. A court, tribunal, the Home Office or the scheme administrator makes the actual decision. Read the disclaimer, and for advice on your own situation speak to a regulated adviser, a solicitor or Citizens Advice.