Starting Your Case the Right Way

Family Court Application Solicitors

Starting a family court case can feel overwhelming. The application form is the first and most critical step, and a mistake can cause serious delays. Our expert family law solicitors ensure your application is drafted and submitted correctly, giving your case the strongest possible start.

Which Family Court Application Do You Need?

The first step in any court case is choosing and completing the correct application form. Submitting the wrong form can cause significant delays and increase costs. Our solicitors ensure you start on the right legal footing.

Divorce Application (D8)

This is the form used to legally end a marriage or civil partnership. We can manage the entire divorce process for you, from the initial application to the Final Order.

Start Your Divorce

Child Arrangements Application (C100)

This is the main application for any dispute concerning a child, used to ask the court for a Child Arrangement Order, Prohibited Steps Order, or Specific Issue Order.

Protect Your Children

Financial Remedy Application (Form A)

This form is used to ask the court to make a decision about the division of finances and assets following a divorce or separation. It is the first step in a formal financial settlement case.

Secure Your Finances

A Wildlings family solicitor meticulously preparing a family court application

A Meticulous & Strategic Approach

A court application is the foundation of your entire case. Our approach is to ensure this foundation is flawless. We work with you to gather all the necessary information and draft a clear, persuasive application that frames your case for success from the very beginning.

Avoiding Costly Errors: We ensure your application is completed correctly to avoid it being rejected by the court.
Strategic Drafting: We use precise legal language designed to present your case in the strongest possible light.
Full Case Management: We handle the entire process, from drafting and submission to representing you at the first hearing.

Get Your Application Right

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Questions About Family Court Applications

Do I have to attend mediation before I can apply to court?

For most applications involving children, you are required to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) first to see if the dispute can be resolved without court. There are exemptions, for example in cases of domestic abuse. We can advise if you need to attend.

What happens after the application is sent to the court?

Once the court issues (stamps) the application, it must be formally 'served' on the other person (the Respondent). The court will then set a date for the first hearing, known as the FHDRA in children's cases or the First Appointment in financial cases.

Can I represent myself in family court?

Yes, you are permitted to represent yourself. However, the family court process is complex, with strict rules and procedures. A simple mistake on an application form can cause significant delays and prejudice your case. Expert legal representation is a wise investment.

Start Your Case on the Strongest Possible Footing

Don't risk delays or costly mistakes with your court application. Contact our expert family solicitors for a confidential consultation to ensure your case is handled correctly from day one.

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