What Is A Section 7 Report?
If you are involved in Court Proceedings which are deciding arrangements for your child the Court will sometimes order a ‘Section 7 Report&rsquo...
Court forms and orders are part of the family court process. There are a number of forms to fill in and submit when going through a divorce or separation if you end up in family court. You may need to make financial orders and/or arrangements for your children.
It can be daunting when presented with some of the forms as they seem a bit overwhelming at first. Knowing the right form to fill in, what information to include and, as importantly, not include, is important.
Top tip.
Get a friend, colleague or family member to go through the questions asked in all court forms. Answering the questions asked needs thought and discussion with others can help.
There is a lot of support available to help you through this process including charities and support organisations who will help you face to face or on the telephone. You will also find articles on this hub which will support you in understanding what the different court orders and forms are and how to fill them in and interpret what they mean.
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External Resources
Family Court Without A Lawyer
Written by leading family barrister Lucy Reed, this book (now in its 4th edition) is fully up to date and takes you through the forms and how to fill them in with tips on what to include and what not to include.
Support Through Court
A national charity that helps people facing court without representation.
