Litigation Letter
FAMILY COSTS CONFUSION
The
Family Proceedings (Amendment No 2) Rules 1999, coming into force on 5 June, amend the
Family Proceedings Rules 1991 in respect of the costs of ancillary relief proceedings. They contain some surprising provisions about the costs consequences
of offers to settle. Rule 2.69 is replaced and followed by new rules 2.69A-D relating to costs.