Court fee exemption if on benefits

fkelanne

hi all, am i right in thinking because im on benifits i can get it cheaper? ive done my mcol but i dont have the money yet to file it.

A_little_stressed!!

Sorry I don't think you can

Rex_Mundi

Check THIS SITE out, and get the details for your local county court. Give them a ring, and they will be able to help you with the amount you may or may not have to pay. You may be able to claim for nothing at your local county court if you are on benefits.

nettibetti

i think you should!

netti

fkelanne

thanks ill give them a ring 2moro, i think they should. i think the gov should do sumit about the banks taking my benifits off me. if it wasnt for my mam n dad i wouldnt have food for my kids. as it was them that wanted us all to get a bank account so they could pay into them. THE BANK takes most of my ben every week.

Rex_Mundi

This came up before. I'm sure there is some regulation/law that they can't take your benefit from you. I'll look around for the thread (unless someone else can remember the thread in question).

Rex_Mundi

Have a look at THIS THREAD. It may help you out.

fatbelly

You can ask the court not to pay the fee in some circumstances. The form you will need to fill in is called an EX160 'Application for a fee exemption or remission.' This form needs to go to the court with your main application. If the court agrees your application you will not have to pay the fee. If you pay a fee when you should have been exempt or would have qualified for a remission, then you have six months to apply to the court for a refund.

If you are on income support or income-based jobseeker's allowance (JSA) you can ask the court for EXEMPTION from the fee. You need to give the court proof that you are getting the benefit. You will also be exempt if you or your partner are on the guarantee credit element of pension credit. If you are on working tax credit you will be exempt from the court fee if you are also on child tax credit, or you receive the disability or severe disability element in your working tax credit, and in either case your gross annual income on your tax credit award notice is £15,460 or less.

If you do not qualify under these rules for an exemption then you can ask for REMISSION on the same EX160 application form. You may be on a low income or a benefit that does not automatically exempt you from paying the fee. Give as much information about your circumstances as you can. Explain your financial situation on the application form and any exceptional circumstances that apply in your case. The court can remit all or part of the fee depending on what they decide you can afford.

Oh, and if your bank is swallowing up your benefit the safest option is to open a new account with a different bank.

livelyred

If my case has to go to court,do i need a solicitor and also do i have to pay court fees ? Im a single parnets on benefits.Thanks

kashie

I just filled in an online claim with the courts, for barclays. However, because I only have an electron card payment was not accepted. how can i pay for this service and will the claim remain on line if I have to send in a cheque?

I am also in reciep of benefit, so does this exclude me from any court fees?

lisaf

Hi Kashie,
you are only excluded from court fees if you actually file IN court and not on MCOL.
My sister is also on benefits and took in her proof of income support and a recent bank statement, then filled in an N1 form and it was all accepted with no costs. She has done this for 2 claims now.
Lisa