Resources
Forms, guides, templates, and practical resources others have found useful when navigating family court.
Form Guides
Plain-English walkthroughs of the key Financial Remedies Court forms — what they are, when to file them, and how to complete them as a litigant in person.
Divorce Navigator — Step-by-Step Divorce Guide
Our companion project: a step-by-step plain-English guide through the no-fault divorce process in England and Wales, with interactive checklists and timeline tools.
As of Aug 2026ES2 Interactive Explainer — by Deborah Jones
A free interactive ES2 explainer built by McKenzie Friend Deborah Jones. Enter figures into the two "case" columns and see, in plain English, what the ES2 asset schedule is actually recording — where figures agree, where they differ, and what that means. Hosted on Divorce Navigator; not part of Bridge The Gap, and not legal advice.
As of Aug 2026Evidence Bundle Checklist
Common practices observed in organizing and presenting evidence to the court.
As of Aug 2026Family Mediation Voucher Scheme (help with mediation costs)
Government contribution towards mediation costs, including a MIAM, for eligible separating families.
As of Oct 2026Family Procedure Rules (FPR)
The definitive rules governing all family court proceedings.
As of Aug 2026Find a family mediator for your MIAM
Search the Family Mediation Council directory for an accredited mediator who can carry out a MIAM.
As of Oct 2026Form A (Financial)
Give notice of your intention to proceed with an application for a financial order in divorce or civil partnership proceedings.
As of Aug 2026Form C1 — Application (Children Act)
Apply for certain orders under the Children Act 1989 (non-section 8 orders).
As of Aug 2026Form C100
Application for a child arrangements, prohibited steps, or specific issue order.
As of Aug 2026Form C7 — Acknowledgement
Respond to a court application about a child. Give information to the court and say whether you agree or oppose the order.
As of Aug 2026Form D81 (Statement of Information)
Statement of information about the parties' financial situation to support a consent order application.
As of Aug 2026Form E (Financial Statement)
Detailed financial statement covering all assets, income, liabilities and outgoings — required at the first appointment stage.
As of Aug 2026Form FL401 (Non-Molestation & Occupation)
Apply for a non-molestation order and/or an occupation order — for immediate safety.
As of Aug 2026Form FL403 (Vary / Set Aside)
Apply to change, vary, or set aside a non-molestation or occupation order.
As of Aug 2026Hearing Preparation Checklist
Common items observed in preparation for family court hearings — documents, courtroom expectations, and practical considerations.
As of Aug 2026LiP Guide by Judiciary
Official guidance from the judiciary on representing yourself in family court as a litigant in person.
As of Aug 2026Practice Directions (Family)
Official guidance supplementing the Family Procedure Rules.
As of Aug 2026What is a MIAM? Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting
How mediation and a MIAM work when you are sorting out money and property after separation, and what happens before applying to court for a financial order.
As of Oct 2026Witness Statement Template
Common approaches observed in writing witness statements that align with court practice.
As of Aug 2026Knowledge is Power
You are fully responsible for your own case. Never hand your life over to anyone without a full understanding of what is happening and why — Bridge The Gap exists so you always know enough to stay in control.