What am I entitled to if I divorce my husband or wife?
One statement that comes up very frequently when people feel they have no option left but to divorce their spouse is, “I wasn’t in any way to blame for the relationship ending, so therefore I must be entitled to a lot more than them, right?” Unfortunately, as some people soon discover to their disappointment, that […]
C4 Form – Guidance for this application
Losing a child, for example at the supermarket or park, is a nightmare for any parent or guardian. While these anxiety-inducing moments are often over as quickly as they come, the fear is always there that the situation could prove more serious. For those undergoing a separation or divorce, particularly one that is not happening […]
What Is a Mesher Order? | Mesher Orders Explained
One of the most difficult questions a divorcing couple who have children have to deal with is how to make sure their children are properly provided for. And where will they live? It is often bad enough as far as the children are concerned that their parents are divorcing, and then on top of that […]
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 […]