High Court judge says costs orders can “register condemnation” of parties acting unreasonably

A judge in a family case reminded lawyers that they have a duty to advise clients that an “untenable case risks adverse costs orders being made”. In the judgement, an order was made in the wife’s favour but she was ordered to pay towards the husband’s costs after seeking an unreasonable figure. To read the full article click here https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/costs-orders-can-register-condemnation-of-unreasonable-parties-says-high-court-judge/5118132.article?