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1
Subject to the following provisions of this rule, these rules shall apply for the taxation of costs in family proceedings instituted before, on or after 14th October 1991.
2
The Matrimonial Causes (Costs) Rules 19883 (except rule 10 and Schedule 2), with the modifications specified in rule 3 below, shall have effect as if those rules were part of these rules and shall apply for the taxation of costs in proceedings–
a
under the Children Act 19894; or
b
of any kind (and whenever commenced) with respect to which rules made under section 50 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 19735 applied immediately before the commencement of these rules.
3
The taxation of costs in all family proceedings other than those mentioned in paragraph (2) above shall be taxed–
a
where the proceedings are in the High Court, in accordance with RSC Order 62; and
b
where the proceedings are in a county court, in accordance with CCR Order 38.
4
These rules shall not apply to the extent that regulations made under the Legal Aid Act 19886 determine the amount of costs payable to legal representatives in relation to family proceedings.