UK Court Forms - Documents & Downloads - Guides

Don't let court forms intimidate you, they are self explanitory - You will need atleast three copies of each when making applications to court. Click on the document image or link to view, save and print them, alternatively you can visit your local family court office and request them over the counter (they are free)..... Court clerks will not give legal advice but can assist with which form / documents you may require - When applying, apply for all everything you need, as it is one fee (everytime you make applications - around £185, fees usually require to be paid by cash - cards/plastic not usually accepted!)

We are currently updating & improving our Documents & Download section

All forms are examples & are available in pdf format - You will need Adobe Reader

CAFCASS - Parenting Guide

We strongly recommend making use of the CAFCASS "Putting your children first" parenting plans guide book for separating parents

CAFCASS - Time for Children Guide

This booklet provides advice and information for parents on how to arrange positive contact between parents and children

About CAFCASS

Cafcass's booklet - Everything you need to know

Sample - Parenting Guide

This sample parenting guide is NOT a legal document and is NOT an order of the court, NOR is it intended to be enforced by courts. This is simply a guide with key issues to help you mutually agree and make your own arrangements. As your child(ren) grow up the plan may need revising from time to time. If you fill in a mutual plan & sign it, it is a statement of your intentions as parents.

What the Family courts expect from parents

Guide of basic expectations for parents in court

CB1 Guide

http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/HMCSCourtFinder/GetLeaflet.do?court_leaflets_id=93

The CB1 is a very useful guide to making an application to UK Family Courts

Additional guides / information when filling in court applications

CB1 Children and the family courts

CB2 Filling in the forms

CB3 Serving the forms

CB4 Special guardianship - A guide for court users.

The downloadable documents & information provided under the "Open Government Licence"

Court Forms for Children Act Proceeding

C100 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/C100_1108.pdf

This form should be used when making an application for an order in your favour:

· Residence Order or Shared Residence Order

· Contact Order

· Specific Issue Order - Over parental disputes related to Parental Responsibility. For example over school / education, medical treatment, religion, plans to take the child / children on holiday abroad, etc.....

· Prohibited Steps Order - Steps to prevent the other parent from removing the child / children from the UK & Wales ie: abroad, limiting their ability to make certain decisions eg; child's / children's education, medical treatment, religion etc.

C1 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c1_1008.pdf

This form should be used when making an application for (Children Act):

· Parental Responsibility Order

· Emergency Protection Order (a C11 form must also be completed / attached)

· Contact with a child in care (a C15 form must also be completed / attached)

· Recovery Order (a C18 form must also be completed / attached)

C1A Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c1a_0105.pdf

This is a supplemental form, which should be included together with an application when:

· The child / children or yourself have been subject to violence, abuse or neglect;

· Agencies such as the Police and/or Social Services have been involved with the child / children or immediate family (regarding domestic violence &/or child abuse or neglect).

C1A Notes

Guidance on completing the Supplemental Information Form C1A

C2 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c2_01_05.pdf

This form should be used:

· Application - for leave to commence proceedings for an order or directions in existing family proceedings or to be joined as or ceased to be a party in existing family proceedings

· Eg: A step-parent wishing to be joined as a party to proceedings

· You or another person no longer wishes to be a party in the proceedings.

C3 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c3_0999.pdf

This Form is to be used when making an:

Application for an order authorising search for taking charge of and delivery of a child.

C4 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c4_0999.pdf

This Form is used when making a application for an order to disclose a child's / children's whereabouts.

C8 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c8.pdf

This additional form should be completed if you need to keep your address confidential - Use this form if you are in a temporary Refuge or if the other party, or persons known to them have been violent or threatening towards you or the child / children

The downloadable documents & information provided under the "Open Government Licence"

C11 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c11_0804.pdf

A supplemental form which should accompany a C1 form when making an application for an Emergency Protection Order.

C15 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c15_0999.pdf

This form should be used when accompany a C1 form when applying to the courts for contact with a child in care & should only be used when:

· You are the Parent or Guardian for the child / children

· You previously held a Residence Order / you had care via a court order for the child / children immediately before the child / children was/were taken into care;

C18 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c18_0999.pdf

This form is a supplemental form which should accompany a C3 Form (application to recover a child / children)

C78 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/C78_1108.pdf

This form is used if you wish to apply for a warning notice to be attached to an existing Contact Order.

C79 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/C79_1108.pdf

This form should be only used to apply for enforcement of an existing contact order (eg: Resident parent fails to maintain the Contact Order terms agreed & stipulated by the courts).

A Family Court Judge has the power to imprison, fine, or make the resident parent carry out community service for being in breach of a Contact Order.

You may further request the court's assistance by way of:

· 12 month Family Assistance Order (at the courts discretion). To direct CAFCASS be involved & assist in facilitating & monitoring the ordered contact for a maximum period of 12 months

· Family Counciling. If the resident parent claims / the child / children do not wish to see you, family counciling can be a useful to negociate solutions between parents, also helping you rebuild the relationship with your child / children

· Parenting Classes - (Although it is now common practice for the Court to order Parenting Classes at finding of fact hearings & other hearings)

C(PRA1) Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c(pra1)_e.pdf

A formal & legal agreement, made by consent between the mother & father and witnessed by an approved court official. Granting the father legal Parental Responsibility (named on birth certificate)

See our page on Parental Responsibility & check whether or not you have this legal status, also other ways in acquiring Parental Responsibility.

C(PRA2) Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c(pra2)_e.pdf

Step-Parent Parental Responsibility Agreement Section 4A(1)(a) Children Act 1989 made by consent and witnessed by an approved court official, between the mother and step-father, and any other named person with parental responsibility, granting the step-father legal parental responsibility for the child / children.

If the biological father does not have parental responsibility (name on birth certificate), his consent is not required by law.

The downloadable documents & information provided under the "Open Government Licence"

C(PRA3) Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c(pra3)_e.pdf

An agreement between the mother & her same sex partner, who is recognised as the other parent by virtue of the Human Fertlisation and Embryology Act 2008.

It is made by consent and witnessed by an approved court official.

N161 Form http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/n161_0706.pdf

This is the form to use for appeal applications (the Appellant's Notice)

THE CHILDREN ACT 1989

Link to The Children Act 1989 - Covers all aspects of Children & Family Courts

We are currently updating & improving our Documents & Download section

Children Act - Additional Forms you may require -

C (pra1)

Parental Responsibility Agreement

Application for an order. (Children Act)

C10

Supplement for an application for financial provision for a child or for variation of financial provision for a child.

C10A

Statement of Means.

C11

Supplement for an application for an Emergency Protection Order.

C12

Supplement for an application for a Warrant to assist a person authorised by an Emergency Protection Order.

C13

Supplement for an application for a Care or Supervision Order.

C14

Supplement for an application for authority to refuse contact with a child in care.

C15

Supplement for an application for contact with a child in care.

C16

Supplement for an application for a Child Assessment Order.

C17

Supplement for an application for an Education Supervision Order.

C17A

Supplement for an application for an extension of an Education Supervision Order.

C18

Supplement for an application for a Recovery Order.

C19

Supplement for a Warrant of Assistance.

C1A

Supplement Information Form.

Application - for leave to commence proceedings for an order or directions in existing family proceedings or to be joined as or ceased to be a party in existing family proceedings.

C20

Supplement for an application for an order to hold a child in Secure Accommodation.

Application for an order authorising search for taking charge of and delivery of a child.

Application for an order for disclosure of a child's whereabouts.

C60

Concerning Judgements on parental responsibility.

Statement of Service.

IC5(PLP7)

Consent to interim care/supervision order renewals

IC6(PLP8)

Renewal of interim care/supervision order in absence of parties - certificate from local authority

C (PRA2)

Step-Parent Parental Responsibility Agreement Section 4A(1)(a) Children Act 1989.

C13A

Supplement for an application for a Special Guardianship Order Section 14A Children Act 1989.

C1A Notes

Notes for Guidance for Supplemental Information Form C1A

Case Management Information Sheet

CB1

Children and the family courts

CB2

Filling in the forms

CB3

Serving the forms

CB4

Special guardianship - A guide for court users.

Details	Family
FL403	Application to vary extend or discharge an order in existing proceedings
FL415	Statement of Service
D50	Notice of Application on Ground of Failure to Provide Reasonable Maintenance or for Alteration of Maintenance During Parties? Lifetime.
D50A	Notice of Proceedings and Acknowledgement of Service
FL700	Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996 - How can it help me?
EX710	Guidance on disclosing information about Family Proceedings involving children which are heard in private. Guidance for court users and people receiving information.

The downloadable documents & information provided under the "Open Government Licence"

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