This page links to some of the most commonly used forms for making applications in the Family Court. It is not exhaustive. Please check that the link is to the most up to date version of the court form.
Application for non-molestation or occupation order
- Home page for forms (includes forms in large print and in easy read version) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-non-molestation-or-occupation-order-fl401
- Application form FL401 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6504717c6771b90014fdab75/FL401_0223.pdf
- Template supporting statement https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/650471e3fc63f60014957372/FL401T_0721.pdf
- Application to change or set aside a non molestation or occupation order FL403 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6405b43be90e0740dba78cd6/FL403_0123_save.pdf
Making an application involving children
- Leaflet CB1 Family Court Applications That Involve Children. This leaflet goes through all the steps involved in making an application to the courts including who can apply for an order, who will be involved in the case (the respondents), what information/ copy documents need to be provided to the court and the parties, and how to prepare a court bundle. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/family-court-applications-that-involve-children-cb1/making-an-application-children-and-the-family-courts
MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting)
- Form to confirm whether or not you have attended a MIAM FM1 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6628df55db4b9f0448a7e58e/FM1_0424.pdf
Applying for an order under section 8 Children Act 1989 – child arrangements order, specific issue order, prohibited steps order or an order changing or discharging one of these orders or for permission to apply for a section 8 order
- Application for section 8 order or to vary or discharge a section 8 order form C100 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66a772f9ab418ab055592e93/C100_0424.pdf
Applying for other orders under the Children Act 1989 except for care and supervision orders or section 8 orders. This form applies to applications for parental responsibility
- Application for other Children Act orders including orders for parental responsibility Form C1 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64214db332a8e0000cfa94d4/C1_0722_save.pdf
Applying for orders in existing proceedings including an application to be joined to proceedings
- Application for orders in existing proceedings Form C2 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62da6516d3bf7f2862f26a5c/C2_0722_save.pdf
Application to keep your contact details confidential
Witness statement template
- Witness statement template for use in cases involving a parental dispute about child arrangements https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/645d02c82c06a3000cc05ba7/C120_web_1114_save.pdf
Divorce
- Step by step guide to getting a divorce https://www.gov.uk/get-a-divorce
- Apply online for a divorce https://www.gov.uk/divorce/file-for-divorce?step-by-step-nav=84b7fdca-a8b0-4500-bc27-dafeab9f1401
- Form D8 to apply for a divorce by post https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6790fd78e2b9324a911e26a1/D8_0125.pdf
- Form A – form to start a request for a financial order in proceedings for divorce or to end a civil partnership https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c991862ecc810ad1fc663e/Form_A_0425_save.pdf
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