Forms You Need To Start Court
Proceedings for Divorce
There are 3 government forms you may need to start court proceedings for divorce. They are –
BOX 1 – Form D8 is the initial divorce application form that you need to complete and send to your regional divorce centre to start the divorce process. There is a fee to submit this form to the court. You may need the form in box 3 to help with this fee. You can also complete form D8 online.
BOX 2 – Form C8 is the form you may need to send to the court if you want to keep yours and your children’s contact details confidential in the court proceedings. This form is free to send to the court. Form C8 is sent alongside Form D8 to the court.
BOX 3 – Form EX160 is the form used by individuals who are on a low income or on certain benefits. This form will allow them to apply for help with their court form fees. Once completed, form EX160 can be sent alongside any court form where a fee is payable. The court will then assess whether you will get help with the fees. You can also complete form EX160 online in advance and get a ‘help with fees’ reference number starting with HWF to write in the relevant box on the form you need help with .
Please click on the box below of the form you need and you will be taken to that page where you can download the form and get more information about how to complete it.
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Form D8
Application form to start court proceedings for divorce, dissolution, (judicial) separation or a separation order.
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Form C8
Apply to keep your contact details confidential from other parties in family proceedings.
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Form EX160 (Before 27-11-23)
Apply For Help With Court Or Tribunal Form Fees For All Applications Made Before 27-11-2023. This Form Can Also Be Used For Reimbursement Of Fees Already Paid Before 27-11-2023.
Form EX160 (On Or After 27-11-23)
Apply For Help With Court Or Tribunal Form Fees For All Applications Made On Or After 27-11-2023. This Form Can Also Be Used For Reimbursement Of Fees Already Paid On Or After 27-11-2023.