Additional Court Support Forms

 

This form allows individuals to apply for financial assistance with court fees. You may qualify if you receive certain benefits or have a low income. Complete this form and submit along with your application.

 

Form EX160 – Apply for Help with Court Fees (No fee)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-help-with-court-and-tribunal-fees

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Magistrates’ Court – McKenzie Friend Application

Application for a McKenzie Friend (Civil Proceedings in Magistrates’ Court) (No fee)
Download McKenzie Friend Magistrates’ Court Form

Use this form if you want permission for a McKenzie Friend to assist you during a hearing in the Magistrates’ Court.

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Keeping Your Contact Details Confidential

Form C8 – Confidential Contact Details (No fee)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c8-confidential-contact-details

Used where a party needs to keep their address or contact details private from the other party.

This is particularly important in cases involving:

• Domestic abuse

• Safety concerns

• Risk of harassment or intimidation

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Qualified Legal Representative (QLR) Applications

Form EX740 – Application by Person Making Allegations of Abuse (No fee)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-ex740-application-for-appointment-of-a-qualified-legal-representative

Used where a party who has made allegations of abuse cannot safely cross-examine the other party in court.

 

Form EX741 – Application by Person Accused of Abuse (No fee)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-ex741-application-for-appointment-of-a-qualified-legal-representative

Used where a party accused of abuse cannot cross-examine the other party and requires a court-appointed legal representative.

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Divorce and Civil Partnership Dissolution​

 

Divorce in England and Wales now follows a no-fault system, meaning neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing. One or both parties simply state that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.

Most applications are now completed through the online GOV.UK divorce service, although paper forms are still available.

 

Starting the Divorce

Form D8 – Divorce Application (£612)
https://www.gov.uk/divorce

This form is used to start divorce proceedings or dissolve a civil partnership.

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Acknowledgement of Service

Form D10 – Acknowledgement of Service (No fee)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-d10-acknowledgment-of-service-divorce

Completed by the respondent to confirm they have received the divorce application.

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Conditional Order

Form D84 – Application for Conditional Order (No fee)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-d84-application-for-a-conditional-order

Once the required waiting period has passed, the applicant requests the Conditional Order, which confirms that the court sees no reason the divorce cannot proceed.

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Final Order

Form D36 – Application for Final Order (No fee)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-d36-application-for-a-final-order

The Final Order legally ends the marriage or civil partnership.

 

General Applications During Divorce Proceedings

Form D11 – Application Notice (£190)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-d11-application-notice

Form D11 is used to make additional applications to the court during ongoing proceedings. This may include requests for directions, procedural orders or other matters that require the court’s intervention.

 

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Financial Remedy (Dividing Finances After Divorce)

 

If parties cannot reach agreement, you will need to apply to the court for a Financial Remedy Order.

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Starting Contested Financial Proceedings

Form A – Notice of an Application for a Financial Order (£313)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-a-notice-of-an-application-for-a-financial-order

This form begins financial remedy proceedings.

 

Financial Disclosure

Form E – Financial Statement (No fee)

Form E requires both parties to provide full financial disclosure with evidence, including details of income, property, assets, pensions and liabilities.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-e-financial-statement-for-a-financial-order

 

Preparation for the First Appointment

Form G – Notice of Response to First Appointment (No fee)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-g-notice-of-response-to-first-appointment

​Used to inform the court which issues remain in dispute before the first financial hearing.

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Additional Applications During Financial Proceedings

Form D11 – Application Notice (£190)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-d11-application-notice

Used to make additional applications to the court, such as:

• Requests to vary directions

• Applications for additional disclosure

• Requests to adjourn hearings

• Application for Maintenance Pending Suit or Interim Maintenance

• Application for Freezing Order to prevent dissipation of assets

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Consent Orders

Form D81 – Statement of Information for a Consent Order (£60)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-d81-statement-of-information-for-a-consent-order

If both parties reach a financial agreement, this form provides the court with financial information so the judge can decide whether the agreement is fair.

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Consent Order Information Form

Financial Consent Order Information & Instruction Form (£350)
 

This form gathers the information required for the McKenzie Friend to prepare your Financial Consent Order. The information you provide will be used to draft the court order recording the financial agreement reached between you and your former spouse.

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Child Arrangements Orders

 

When parents cannot agree arrangements for their children, the court can make a Child Arrangements Order under the Children Act 1989.

These orders determine:

• Where the child lives

• Contact arrangements

In most cases, parties must attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) before applying to court unless exemptions apply.

 

Child Arrangements Application

Form C100 – Application for a Child Arrangements Order (£263)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c100-application-under-the-children-act-1989

The main form used to apply to the Family Court regarding arrangements for children.

 

Allegations of Harm or Domestic Abuse

Form C1A – Allegations of Harm and Domestic Abuse (No fee)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c1a-allegations-of-harm-and-domestic-violence

Used where there are safeguarding concerns about domestic abuse, harm to a child or risk of harm.

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Additional Applications During Children Proceedings

Form C2 – Application in Existing Proceedings (£190)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c2-application-notice

Form C2 is used when a case is already underway and a party needs to ask the court for additional directions or decisions.

This might include:

• Changing hearing arrangements

• Requesting expert evidence

• Applying for permission to file additional documents

 

Enforcement of Child Arrangements Orders

Form C79 – Enforcement Application (£263)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c79-application-related-to-enforcement-of-a-child-arrangements-order

If a Child Arrangements Order is not being followed, a parent may apply to the court for enforcement.

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Response to a Child Arrangements Application

Form C7 – Response to Application (No fee)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c7-response-to-an-application-about-a-child

Used by a respondent to reply to a Child Arrangements application.

This form allows you to:

• Confirm whether you agree or oppose the application

• Set out your position and the arrangements you believe are in the child’s best interests

• Provide initial details before the first hearing​

 

Specific Issue & Prohibited Steps Orders

Form C1 – Application for Certain Orders under the Children Act 1989 (£232)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c1-application-for-an-order

Used to apply for specific orders relating to a child, including:

• Specific Issue Orders (e.g. schooling, medical treatment, relocation)

• Prohibited Steps Orders (preventing a parent from taking certain actions)

 

Locating a Child

Form C4 – Application for Disclosure of a Child’s Whereabouts (£232)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c4-application-for-an-order-for-disclosure-of-a-childs-whereabouts

Used where a child’s location is unknown and information is needed from third parties (such as government bodies or organisations).

 

Urgent Applications to Locate or Recover a Child

Form C3 – Application for Order Authorising Search for a Child (£232)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c3-application-for-an-order-authorising-search-for-a-child

Used in urgent situations where a child may have been taken or is being withheld, and court intervention is required to locate and recover the child.

 

Declaration of Parentage

Form C63 – Application for Declaration of Parentage (£365)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c63-application-for-declaration-of-parentage-under-section-55a-of-the-family-law-act-1986

Used where there is a dispute about whether someone is legally recognised as a child’s parent.

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Non-Molestation Orders (Protection from Abuse)

 

A Non-Molestation Order protects individuals and children from harassment, threats or abuse by a partner, former partner or family member.

Breaching a Non-Molestation Order is a criminal offence.

 

Application for Protection

Form FL401 – Application for a Non-Molestation or Occupation Order (No fee)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-fl401-application-for-a-non-molestation-or-occupation-order

Used to apply for protection from the Family Court.

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Confidential Contact Details

Form C8 – Confidential Contact Details (No Fee)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-c8-confidential-contact-details

Allows applicants to keep their address confidential within court proceedings.

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Occupation Order (Family Home)

 

Occupation Orders determine who can remain living in the family home or whether one party must leave the property, usually applied alongside NMO.

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Form FL401 - Application for an Occupation Order (No fee)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-fl401-application-for-a-non-molestation-or-occupation-order

 

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Home Rights Notice (Family Home Deeds)

 

A Home Rights Notice protects a spouse or civil partner’s right to live in the matrimonial home where only the other spouse is on the title deed, and registers their right to the title preventing transfer to another party or mortgaging. 

 

Form HR1 - Home Rights Notice (No fee)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-of-home-rights-registration-hr1

 

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Documents You May Need

 

Alongside court forms, you may need to provide supporting documents such as:

• Mediation MIAM certificate

• Marriage or civil partnership certificate

• Children’s birth certificates

• Bank statements

• Payslips and employment details

• Pension statements

• Mortgage statements

• Property valuations

• Debt statements

• Business Accounts

• Previous court orders

Preparing these documents early can help ensure the court process runs more smoothly.​​​​