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29 Aug 25 - 29 Aug 25 #526384 by Chris82
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Hello,
Im after a sanity check on completing Form A if possible.

We've come to an amicable agreement and are looking to wrap up the divorce with a Consent Order. In the coming weeks i'll be taking Form A, D81 and a written agreed proposal along to a solicitor to review/check and draft the CO.

In the interim, id welcome some feedback on completing Form A.
My main questions are;
  1. Is Form A best completed as a single joint document with our names in the applicant and respondant, or seperate forms uniquely completed?
  2. Ive checked the box "to proceed with the application in the: divorce", and only this box in that list. We are married, have 3 children and will be selling our mortgaged home. Is this correct?
  3. Under "tick one or more of the following orders", Ive checked "a lump sum order" and "a property adjustment order", as I understand this ensures the hose equity is shared and its agreed for us to sell it. There are no other orders/pension sharing etc.
  4. For section 2A "Have you attended a MIAM?" Ive selected No, and left the rest of section 2A blank. Does this checkbox even need checking?
  5. Finally, someone mentioned it should be hand written on somewhere "FOR DISMISSAL PURPOSES ONLY", is this still the case, or should that be written in one of the input boxes?

Thanks in advance.
Last edit: 29 Aug 25 by Chris82.

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01 Sep 25 #526391 by .Charles
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If you are going to a solicitor to draft a consent order and submit this to court you don't need to worry about the Form A.

The Form A to commence the financial proceedings and only one party applies - they become the applicant, and the other party is the respondent.

If you have an agreement you apply for a consent order and the court will start and conclude proceedings in one fell swoop without the need for a hearing or interim directions.

I assume you've commenced divorce proceedings?

Charles

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01 Sep 25 #526392 by Chris82
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Yes, Divorce Proceedings have been started, the conditional order is due 20th September.

I was under the impression Form A was still required, even if only for checking the single box. Is this definitly not required and doesnt need to be included? The Solicitor didnt mention this was the case when I initially discussed.
Thanks

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