Form H query

I'm just working on my Form H (just heading into FDR very shortly).

I assumed that on the front page, the figure stays static as it refers to the totals for Section A and B once you get past first hearing, and as you go through FDR and FH it is Section C and D that get added.

However, I'm wondering if I have misunderstood as have had other side's Form H (is represented so it came from his solicitors) and the figures on the front page have grown hugely since last time, ie they have used a total for costs to date, (ie they've included costs from Section C). Are they correct? It just doesn't read right but I'm assuming they know what they are doing?

Thank you!

It depends which version of the form you are using. Here is the current version of Form H:- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/governm...05266/form-h-eng.pdf

The front page is to show current costs and which of those costs have been paid. The figures will increase form the FDA to the FDR.

Charles

Thank you Charles. Yes, it's the new form. I get what they are asking now - thank you for clarifying. I hadn't realised B was updated each time, but now I see it, it's blinking obvious I will amend mine... !

It shows the difference being a LiP makes. I use a Direct Access Barrister, I started using off using a Solicitor, realised I really couldn't afford it, and rapidly became a LiP using the Solicitor only when I need something checking and making good use of the forum and guides here.

My costs are about a quarter of STBEX's costs. If we go to final hearing I don't think my costs will increase beyond another Barrister fee, but his will probably double....

Looking at X's Form H I'm not convinced it's right, either that or I've still misunderstood. His Section B only includes his Barrister fee from the first hearing, not for the FDR.

For use at the FDR, should section B then not include the Barrister fee for FDA and FDR hearings? That's what I'd amended mine to, then I noticed his doesn't add up.

Yes, section B should be all costs after issue of the application up to the date of the form.

Occasionally a hearing is repeated or there are additional hearings in between FDA and FDR which means that section B might increase several times.

The form can be slightly confusing as Section B is meant to include all costs up to and including the hearing for which the form is required. This means that there is an element of estimated costs incurred by solicitor/barrister which are not yet incurred but will be when the hearing takes place.

Sections C and D are estimated costs to be incurred if the matter does not settle at the hearing for which the form is required. Only one of those sections should be completed at any one time.

Charles

Thank you Charles.
You're right, it was confusing for me! I think mine is all sorted now. Still waaaay below STBEX's costs, but I think my form is all correct.