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How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
You can choose how to make arrangements for looking after your children if…
You do not have to do any official paperwork if you agree about child…
You can use a mediator to help you and your ex-partner agree on child…
There are other ways to help you agree on child arrangements outside of…
A court order is a legally binding decision made by the court. It sets out…
The court may arrange a ‘directions hearing’ with both parents if you…
You can change an existing court order or consent order. You can also ask…
Use this form to give notice of order of court on appeal against the Secretary of State's decision in a winding-up by the court.
Make an urgent or emergency application to get permission to make decisions for someone who lacks mental capacity including interim applications for people applying to be a deputy
Understand when civil restraint orders (CROs) are issued and view the lists of people with CROs in force against them.
Apply for an order related to the enforcement of a child arrangements order or to set aside or change an existing enforcement order.
Order or search online for a copy of a decree absolute or final order if you want to remarry or prove your marital status.
How to apply to the Court of Protection to challenge an order restricting someone's freedom or get a deprivation of liberty authorised.
Use this form to apply for a 'child arrangements', 'prohibited steps' or 'specific issue' order under the Children Act 1989. You might be able to apply online.
Latest information about procedures rules for magistrates' courts and the Crown Court not replaced by the Criminal or Family Procedure Rules.
Tell Companies House of a monitor ceasing to act following a court order.
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