How do I propose child care arrangements to the divorce court?
It is, of course, best if you and your spouse can agree on matters concerning your children without the divorce court having to make an order. Once the arrangements have been agreed, the divorce court must be notified. In England and Wales, when you commence divorce proceedings you must complete a Statement of Arrangements for Children (Form D8A), in which you give details of your child care proposals. Your spouse should also sign this form to verify that they agree with these proposals. If your spouse doesn’t sign the form, the divorce court will forward a copy to them, with a request to complete an Acknowledgement of Service (Form D10) and to indicate whether he or she agrees to your proposals concerning the children. If your spouse disagrees with your proposals, they can submit their own proposals on the Statement of Arrangements and submit it to the divorce court, which will then send you a copy. The judge considers the Statement of Arrangements after you apply for directions for t
It is, of course, best if you and your spouse can agree on matters concerning your children without the divorce court having to make an order. Once the arrangements have been agreed, the divorce court must be notified. In England and Wales, when you commence divorce proceedings you must complete a Statement of Arrangements for Children (Form D8A), in which you give details of your child care proposals. Your spouse should also sign this form to verify that they agree with these proposals. If your spouse doesn’t sign the form, the divorce court will forward a copy to them, with a request to complete an Acknowledgement of Service (Form D10) and to indicate whether he or she agrees to your proposals concerning the children. If your spouse disagrees with your proposals, they can submit their own proposals on the Statement of Arrangements and submit it to the divorce court, which will then send you a copy.
