What's the general rule? The general rule is that the loser pays the winner's costs. In practice, the court has flexibility as to when one party may be responsible in whole or in part for the other party's costs. There are also exceptions to the general rule.
The appeals procedure is designed to be free and not to discourage people from appealing through fear of paying costs and charges. In the very large majority of cases, the adjudicator will not order costs or expenses to be paid by the enforcing authority to an appellant who wins a case.
By statute you can have up to 30 days to pay your fines and costs. You must ask the Judge for time to pay; the Judge can even give longer than the 30 days.
In most of the civil cases, the Court fee is determined by the market value of the movable/ immovable property involved in the subject matter of the suit. For example, in a suit for partition, the market value of the share in respect of which the suit has been instituted will be used to determine the Court fee.
The key to winning an appeal is to plan for one from the outset of the case. Some appeals still may succeed in spite of lack of attention during the trial stage, but do not count on that. Let opposing counsel be the one surprised when the time to appeal arrives.
If you get a court summons for not paying your court fine, you must go to the hearing - unless you've paid the fine in full before you're due in court. You could be arrested and put in prison if you don't.
You might be able to get other help to pay for legal advice or court representation, including: free or low cost advice from a solicitor or caseworker in a law centre. up to half an hour free from a solicitor. free advice (known as 'pro bono' advice) from a solicitor, although this is rare for separation cases.
Form EX160: Apply for help with court and tribunal fees.Mar 22, 2016