Disagreeing with paying divorce costs

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I received a divorce petition on the basis of living apart for two years. Which is all fine but my ex has ticked the box asking me to pay the fees.
I don't have the money to pay fees as i am currently ill and have no money other than state benefits.

What is the best thing to do in this situation as i have read if i contest paying the fees i will need to go to court.

Thank you i will email him now and see if he will agree.

Would an email do or does it need to be written?

He's done it himself, although he has ticked that he is taking advice from a solicitor.

When I got divorced, my solicitor said it was best to tick every single box about claiming. I had no intention of claiming costs because I got full legal aid but that's what she said to do, so it might just be a technicality.

An email from him confirming that he won't claim costs from you will suffice, After you get that complete the acknowledgement from and where it asks why you don't think you should pay you need to explain that he's already agreed not to claim costs from you. Attach a copy of his email if you're unsure. When you get notice that nice will be granted on x date you need to check whether it mention the making of a costs order. If it does, then you need to write to court withdrawing your consent unless the costs claim is withdrawn.

I don't think you'll have any problems over this.

Thank you everyone, he has agreed.

Just trying it on then?! 😡

Just trying it on then?

Probably not.

As pp has said you are advised to tick every box.

I think he was trying it on, he's quite vindictive when he wants to be.