EFIS 47, September 2004 : Civil Procedure

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The Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2004 came into force on 31st August and increases the income threshold to �14,600 from the present limit of �14,213.

The Statutory Instrument stipulates that child tax credit need not necessarily be received by the party seeking exemption from court fees, provided that it is paid in respect of a joint claim made by the party and his or her spouse or partner.

The Court Service has made amendments to both EX160 form and accompanying notes in the light of these changes.

Please use these forms immediately.

Forms affected

EX160	Application for Fee Exemption or Remission		New/Amended
EX160(N)	Notes for EX160		New/Amended

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