Most divorces need three court forms: D8 to apply (£628, though most people apply online), D84 for the conditional order and D36 for the final order, which are free. Finances use Form A (£321, or £62 for a consent order) with Form E or D81. Arrangements for children use C100 (£270). EX160 can reduce any fee.
Each guide below explains one form: what it is, who fills it in, the fee, how to complete it section by section, the mistakes that get it sent back and what happens next. Every fee was checked against GOV.UK on 20 October 2026, and every page links to the official form so you always get the current version.
Which forms do you need for the divorce itself?
A divorce has three formal steps: the application, the conditional order 20 weeks after the application is issued, and the final order at least 43 days after that. Most people do all three online through GOV.UK; the paper forms below do the same job. The £628 fee covers the whole divorce. The other forms here are for problems along the way, usually a spouse who won’t respond or can’t be found.
| Form | What it’s for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Form D8 | Start a divorce or dissolution on paper (most people apply online) | £628 |
| Form D10 | Reply to your spouse’s divorce application (the acknowledgement of service) | No fee |
| Form D84 | Apply for the conditional order, 20 weeks after the divorce is issued | No fee |
| Form D36 | Apply for the final order that ends the marriage | No fee |
| Form D11 | Ask the court for an extra order in a divorce, such as deemed service | £62 or £195 |
| Form D13B | Ask to continue a divorce without serving a spouse you can’t find | £62 |
| Form D89 | Ask a court bailiff to hand-deliver papers to your spouse | £47 |
Which forms deal with money, property and pensions?
A divorce doesn’t settle your finances. If you agree, you make the agreement legally binding with a consent order: a draft order, form D81 and Form A, for a £62 fee. If you can’t agree, Form A asks the court to decide (£321), and you each complete Form E. Pension forms P, P1 and P2 come in whenever a pension is being shared or attached.
| Form | What it’s for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Form D81 | Summarise both finances so a judge can approve a consent order | £62 |
| Form A | Start a financial case, or apply for a consent order | £321 or £62 |
| Form E | Set out everything you own, owe and earn for the court | No fee |
| Form P | Ask a pension provider for the details a pension order needs | No court fee |
| Form P1 | Tell a pension provider how to carry out a pension sharing order | No fee |
| Form P2 | Tell a pension provider how to carry out a pension attachment order | No fee |
| Form D50K | Enforce an unpaid financial order; the court picks the method | £63 |
Which forms are used for arrangements for children?
Most separated parents agree arrangements without a court. If you can’t, C100 asks the court to decide, usually after a MIAM with a mediator. The other parent responds on C7. C1A and C8 sit alongside the main forms to raise safety concerns and keep an address private. C2 and C79 are for cases already under way or orders not being followed.
| Form | What it’s for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Form C100 | Ask the court to decide where children live, time with each parent or a specific issue | £270 |
| Form C1A | Tell the court about domestic abuse or risk of harm in a children case | No fee |
| Form C7 | Reply when you are named in a children application | No fee |
| Form C8 | Keep your address and contact details private from the other side | No fee |
| Form C2 | Ask for something in a children case already under way | £195 or £62 |
| Form C79 | Enforce a child arrangements order that isn’t being followed | £270 or £119 |
| Form FM1 | Confirm a MIAM for certain children applications on C1 or C2 | No fee |
Which form gets a court fee reduced?
Help with Fees can pay some or all of any of the fees on this page if you have little in savings and either get certain benefits or have a low income. Apply online, or on paper with EX160, for each fee separately.
| Form | What it’s for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Form EX160 | Get some or all of a court fee paid | No fee |
Can you do it online instead?
Often, yes. GOV.UK has online services for the divorce application and its later stages, for child arrangements applications (C100) and for Help with Fees. If you apply for Help with Fees online you get a reference number to put on your court application, so you don’t pay upfront. Solicitors use a separate system, MyHMCTS. Most financial forms, including Form A, Form E and D81, are still completed on paper by people who don’t have a solicitor.
Which forms are out of date?
No-fault divorce began on 6 April 2022, and the old forms only apply to divorces issued before that date. If you see form D80 (a statement supporting an old fault-based fact such as adultery), or forms that mention a decree nisi or decree absolute, they belong to the old system. For a new divorce you need the current D8, D84 and D36. Forms are updated often: several on this page changed in 2026. Always download from GOV.UK at the time you need it.
Tools that go with the forms
Work out your earliest divorce dates with our divorce timeline calculator, see every fee in our court fees table, or estimate the whole cost with the divorce cost calculator. If you’d rather someone else handled the paperwork, get matched with a family solicitor or a mediator. Introductions are free for you; here’s how we make money.
Common questions
What forms do I need to get divorced?
For the divorce itself you need three: the application (form D8, or the online service), the conditional order application (D84) and the final order application (D36). Your spouse replies on D10 if you apply alone. Money and children are dealt with on separate forms.
Are divorce forms free?
The forms are free to download from GOV.UK. The £628 court fee covers the whole divorce, including the conditional and final orders. Financial and children applications have their own fees, and Help with Fees can reduce any of them.
Can I fill in divorce forms online?
Yes. GOV.UK has online services for the divorce application and its later stages, for child arrangements applications (C100) and for Help with Fees. Most financial forms, such as Form A and Form E, are still paper forms for people without a solicitor.
Where do I send divorce forms?
Paper divorce forms go to HMCTS Divorce and Dissolution service, PO Box 13226, Harlow CM20 9UG. Consent orders in a divorce go to HMCTS Financial Remedy, PO Box 12746, Harlow CM20 9QZ. Children applications go to your child’s local family court.
What is form D80?
D80 was a statement used under the old fault-based divorce law. It is only used for divorces issued before 6 April 2022, so you will not need it for a new divorce.
Sources
- GOV.UK, Family court fees (EX50), updated 13 July 2026
- GOV.UK, Get a divorce
- GOV.UK, Money and property when you divorce or separate: if you agree
- GOV.UK, Money and property when you divorce or separate: get the court to decide
- GOV.UK, Making child arrangements: apply for a court order
- GOV.UK, Get help paying court and tribunal fees
Keep reading
This page is general information about court forms, not legal or financial advice. Forms, fees and rules change, so always download the current form from GOV.UK and speak to a qualified professional about your situation. Facts checked 20 October 2026.