EX160 form – Application for court fee remission
In principle, fees have to be paid when starting a case through the courts. Unlike for legal fees, Legal Aid is not available for any court fees. However, if you have no savings, or only a small amount, or receive certain types of benefits, or are on a low income, you might qualify for help […]
C8 Form – Confidential address and contact details in court
When making an application to the family court to make child arrangements, the most important form that has to be completed is the C100. This gives the court full details of the people involved in the case, including the names, addresses and contact details of everyone involved in the case. This includes the applicant (the […]
Pensions on divorce
When a couple has decided to divorce and are working out what needs to be split between them, the focus is usually on the obvious things of value – their house, cars, bank accounts, investments, etc. It is easy to overlook one of the most valuable assets though – the value in work-related or private […]
Form E divorce financial statement
Form E – Financial Statement for a financial order – is one of the forms the court will tell you to complete if they are being asked to make a ruling on how your finances are to be split on your divorce. This is likely to come after you have tried family mediation services, but […]
Form D81
A Form D81, or “statement of information for a Consent Order in relation to a financial remedy”, is a form that the family court needs you to complete if you are applying to them for a Consent Order to confirm financial settlement arrangements that you have agreed with your ex, so that the agreement becomes legally […]
No intimacy grounds for divorce UK
A close and intimate relationship is the foundation of most marriages, and an active sex life is often important to couples – not only during the initial phase of passion, but also long into married life. But what can you do if you are in a marriage but there is no intimacy? Is “no intimacy” […]
C100 Application Form guide
Welcome to C100 Form Guide Welcome to C100 Application Form Guide, your trusted resource for navigating the complexities of the family court system, particularly concerning the C100 child arrangement order. I am an accredited family mediator and was a magistrate in the family courts for a number of years. My family has also been through […]
McKenzie Friends UK
What exactly is a “McKenzie Friend”? When might you need one, and how can they help you? This article will explain what a McKenzie Friend is, how the term came about, and how one of our experienced, professional McKenzie Friends can help you when you have to represent yourself in a family court hearing – […]
Divorce financial settlement
The financial settlement in a UK divorce is perhaps the area of divorce that causes the most disagreements and arguments in many cases. Long-drawn-out arguments and disagreements in court can end up being extremely acrimonious – not to mention phenomenally expensive. Lots of questions come to mind: What am I entitled to in a divorce […]
Divorce mediation cost in UK
How much does divorce mediation cost? It is an incredibly difficult and emotional time for most people when their marriage breaks down. If your marriage is over and you need to divorce, one thing on your mind might be: how much does divorce cost in the UK? This is a huge worry for many people. […]