DIY residence order

Introduction

This section provides you with useful information and links to guide you through the process of obtaining a residence order....

Chapter One - Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Should I apply for a Residence Order?
Q2: What will I have to pay?
Q3: Which court do I apply to for a Residence Order?
Q4: Do I have the right to apply for a Residence Order?
Q5: Which forms do I need to complete?
Q6: Where do I get the forms?
Q7: What do I need to think about before I complete the forms?
Q8: Form C2: Application for Leave to Apply for a Residence Order
Q9: Form C1: Application for a Residence Order
Q10: How do I fill in the forms?

Chapter Two - A guide to completing form C2

Chapter Three - A guide to completing form C1

Chapter Four - Lodging the application at court

Q1: What do I do?
Q2: How many copies of the forms do I need?
Q3: Do I have to pay a court fee?
Q4: What will the court office do now?

Chapter Five - Serving the papers

Q1: What do I do now?
Q2: What papers do I serve on the Respondents?
Q3: What papers do I serve on 'others to whom notice is given'?
Q4: One copy of Form C6A
Q5: How do I serve the papers?
Q6: How do I prove that I've served the papers correctly?
Q7: What happens next?

Chapter Six - Court Hearings

Q1: What is a Directions Hearing?
Q2: What can I expect to happen in court?
Q3: Key points about representing yourself in court
Q4: What orders might I obtain?

Chapter Seven - Welfare Reports

Q1: What is a welfare report?
Q2: What happens when the CAFCASS officer has made a report?

Appendix - Glossary & Terminology

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