Family Court Forms in the UK

Here is a list of key family court forms i the UK. These forms are commonly used in Family Court proceedings, particularly in divorce, child arrangements, financial orders, and other family law matters:

Divorce/Dissolution Proceedings

1. Form D8 – Divorce/Separation/Dissolution Petition

   • Used to apply for a divorce, judicial separation, or dissolution of a civil partnership.

     
     
     
     

2. Form D84 – Application for Decree Nisi

   • To apply for the first stage of a divorce (decree nisi) after the divorce petition is accepted.

     
     

3. Form D36 – Application for Decree Absolute

   • To finalize the divorce by applying for a decree absolute (the final order).

     
     
     
     

Child Arrangements/Parental Responsibility

1. Form C100 – Application for a Child Arrangements Order, Prohibited Steps Order, or Specific Issue Order

Used to apply for child arrangements orders, parental responsibility orders, or to address specific child-related issues.

2. Form C1A – Allegations of Harm and Domestic Violence

To inform the court if there are concerns about harm or domestic violence in child arrangement proceedings.

3. Form C79 – Application to Enforce a Child Arrangements Order

Used if the other party is not complying with a child arrangements order.

Financial Orders

1. Form A – Notice of Intention to Proceed with an Application for a Financial Order

   • Used to start financial remedy proceedings, including spousal maintenance and division of assets.

     
     

2. Form A1 – Application for a Financial Order other than a Financial Remedy (for Child Maintenance)

   • For a financial order that is not part of divorce, such as child maintenance when CMS is not used

     
     

3. Form E – Financial Statement

   • Used to disclose financial circumstances when applying for a financial order during divorce

     
     

Consent Orders

1. Form D81 – Statement of Information for a Consent Order in Relation to Financial Remedies

   • Used to submit a consent order (financial agreement) to the court for approval.

     
     

2. Form C100 – Consent Order for Child Arrangements

   • This form is used to make child arrangements legally binding through the court when both parties agree.

     
     

Parental Responsibility

Form C1 – Application for an Order (Parental Responsibility, Guardianship, Child Arrangements, etc.)

• Used to apply for parental responsibility or other child-related orders.

  
  
  
  

Miscellaneous Forms

Form FM1 – Family Mediation Information and Assessment Form

• Required in many cases before applying to the court to show mediation was considered.

  
  
  
  

Form C4 – Application for an Order for Disclosure of a Child's Whereabouts

• Used if you need help from the court to find a child’s location.

Most updated version of forms can be found gov.uk

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