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:

List of Family Court Forms in the UK

Divorce/Dissolution Proceedings

1. Form D8 – Divorce/Separation/Dissolution Petition

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

     
     

     Form D8

     
     

2. Form D84 – Application for Decree Nisi

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

     
     

     Form D84

     
     

3. Form D36 – Application for Decree Absolute

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

     
     

     Form D36

     
     

Child Arrangements/Parental Responsibility

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

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

Form C100

1. 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.

     
     

     Form C1A

     
     

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

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

     
     

     Form C79

     
     

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.

     
     

     Form A

     
     

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.

     
     

     Form A1

     
     

3. Form E – Financial Statement

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

     
     

     Form E

     
     

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.

     
     

     Form D81

     
     

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.

     
     

     Form C100

Parental Responsibility

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

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

     
     

     Form C1

     
     

Miscellaneous Forms

1. Form FM1 – Family Mediation Information and Assessment Form

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

     
     

     Form FM1

     
     

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

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

      
      

      Form C4

Most updated version of forms can be found gov.uk