Family court forms A-Z — every form a litigant in person needs
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
The complete family court forms index
This page lists every form you're likely to need, what it's for, and the official link. Keep it open as a reference.
Children cases
| Form | What it's for | Fee | |------|---------------|-----| | C100 | Child arrangements / prohibited steps / specific issue application | £232 | | C1A | Allegations of harm/danger to a child (filed with C100) | Free | | C101 | Application for a care order (by the local authority) | Free | | C2 | Application in existing proceedings (extend time, vary, etc.) | £275 | | C7 | Response to a C100 application | Free | | C8 | Confirmation of personal details (when safety is a concern) | Free | | C9 | CAFCASS practice — safeguarding / risk assessment | — | | C79 | Enforcement of a child arrangements order | varies |
Domestic abuse
| Form | What it's for | Fee | |------|---------------|-----| | FL401 | Application for a non-molestation / occupation order | Free |
Divorce and financial remedy
| Form | What it's for | Fee | |------|---------------|-----| | D8 | Divorce / dissolution application | £593 | | D81 | Statement of information for a consent order | — | | Form A | Financial remedy application | £321 | | Form E | Financial statement (full disclosure of assets) | — | | Form E1 | Short statement + questionnaire | — | | Form F | Questionnaire (requests for further disclosure) | — | | D11 | General application in existing proceedings | £275 | | D84 | Application for a final order (after conditional order) | — | | D36 | Evidence in support of a decree nisi application (older process) | — |
Adult cases
| Form | What it's for | Fee | |------|---------------|-----| | COP1 | Court of Protection application for a decision | £421 | | COP2 | Application for a deputyship | £421 | | COP4 | Entry of a Lasting Power of Attorney | Free on application |
Other useful forms
| Form | What it's for | Fee | |------|---------------|-----| | EX160 | Help with fees (fee reduction/waiver) | Free | | FP9 | Witness statement template | — | | FC600 | Family court "single justice" / fix-fee tribunal | varies | | C(PRA2) | Parental responsibility agreement | Free |
Where to find official forms
- gov.uk family court forms index: https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are
- Forms for children: https://www.gov.uk/looking-after-children-divorce
- Local court office — will give you the correct form for your specific application
Fee waivers
If you're on a low income, EX160 reduces or waives all these fees. See our EX160 fee waiver guide.
Official links
- Court fees: https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are
- Help with fees: https://www.gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees
- Family court forms: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-court-forms
This page is general information, not legal advice. Fees change annually — always check current rates at gov.uk. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent information directory and is not affiliated with HMCTS or gov.uk.
Content verified against the official HMCTS court directory, gov.uk forms and fees pages, and the professional body registers (SRA, FMC, Bar Council). Last reviewed September 2026.