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A guide on form B, what its used for and how to use it.

Form B – Notice of application to consider the financial position of the respondent after divorce/dissolution.

Form B is a type of form used in the divorce process; Form B is used by the respondent during a divorce to apply to court to consider their financial position in the divorce. This form is rarely used. Before you can apply to court however, you will need to attend a MIAM (mediation information and assessment meeting).

There will be situations where you may be exempt from attending a MIAM such as –

There has been a history of domestic abuse in the relationship
There are child safety concerns based on your ex’s behaviour
You urgently need an order
You have previously attended a MIAM

If you attend a MIAM, you will need he mediator to fill out and sign part of form b to say you have attended. This is a legal requirement.

How to fill out form B

How to fill out form b (Notice of application to consider the financial position of the respondent after divorce/dissolution).

You can only use this form if you are the respondent (meaning if your ex has filled an order). Remember to read through all the questions carefully and take your time when answering.

Page 1 – If you have a solicitor, you will need them to sign the box, if you don’t have a solicitor, you would sign instead.

Page 2 – If you are not exempt from attending a MIAM, this is where

you would add your proof of attending a MIAM. Your mediator needs to fill out and sign section 3B (page 7).

If you are not exempt and have not yet attended a MIAM you can not continue with the application. Attending a MIAM is a legal requirement.

If you are exempt from attending a MIAM you will need to complete section 2 (page 3). Tick the box(es) as to why you are exempt from attending a MIAM.

If you are exempt due to a history of domestic abuse in the relationship, you will need to complete section 2A (page 3). Tick the boxes of what evidence you have of the domestic abuse.

If you are exempt due to needing an order made urgently you will need to complete section 2B (page 5). Tick the relevant box.

If you are exempt due to previous MIAM attendance or you already have a MIAM exemption applied, you will need to complete section 2C (page 5). Tick the relevant box.

If you are exempt from attending for any other reason you need to complete section 2D (page 6). Tick the box that applies to you.

Page 8 – Print your full name (including any middle names and your full first name e.g. ‘Daniel’ not ‘Dan’). Fill out your solicitor’s firm and their firm name. If you don’t have a solicitor leave this blank. Sign the form.