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Court of Appeal Judgment on Child Costs

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Filed March 27th, 2026
Detected March 27th, 2026
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Summary

The UK Court of Appeal has issued a judgment concerning child costs in a case originating from the Family Court at West London. The judgment, identified by neutral citation number [2026] EWCA Civ 381, was handed down on March 27, 2026, by Lord Justice Peter Jackson and Sir Launcelot Henderson.

What changed

This document is a judgment from the UK Court of Appeal (Civil Division) regarding costs in a child-related case. The judgment, case number CA-2025-002907, was issued on March 27, 2026, by Lord Justice Peter Jackson and Sir Launcelot Henderson, and it appeals a decision from the Family Court at West London.

Legal professionals and courts involved in family law proceedings should review this judgment for its implications on cost awards in child-related matters. While this is a final judgment, understanding the court's reasoning may influence future applications and arguments concerning legal costs in similar cases.

Source document (simplified)

Neutral Citation Number: [2026] EWCA Civ 381
Case No: CA-2025-002907

In the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
on appeal from the Family Court at West London
Her Honour Judge Rowe KC
ZW23P01323

27 March 2026

Before:

Lord Justice Peter Jackson

Sir Launcelot Henderson

M (A Child: Costs)

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Classification

Agency
UK Judiciary
Filed
March 27th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
[2026] EWCA Civ 381
Docket
ZW23P01323

Who this affects

Applies to
Courts Legal professionals
Industry sector
5411 Legal Services
Activity scope
Legal Cost Awards
Geographic scope
United Kingdom GB

Taxonomy

Primary area
Judicial Administration
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Family Law Children's Rights

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