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Form A is a legal document used in the UK to initiate financial proceedings during a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership. It's essentially a notice of intention to proceed with a financial application. Here's what Form A is used for: Seeking financial orders: It allows you to apply for various financial orders, such as: Maintenance pending suit (interim maintenance): Temporary financial support while the divorce proceedings are ongoing. Lump sum order: A one-time payment to one spouse. Property adjustment order: Transferring property ownership between spouses. Periodical payments order (maintenance): Regular payments to one spouse. Pension sharing order: Dividing pension entitlements. Pension compensation order: Compensating for loss of pension rights. When to use Form A Unable to reach agreement: If you and your spouse cannot agree on financial matters, you can use Form A to start formal court proceedings. After mediation: If mediation fails to resolve financial issues, you can use Form A to take the matter to court. Important to note MIAM requirement: Before filing Form A, you usually need to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) unless there are specific exemptions, such as domestic abuse. Legal advice: It's advisable to seek legal advice before completing Form A to ensure you understand your rights and options. For more detailed information, you can refer to the official government website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-a-notice-of-intention-to-proceed-with-an-application-for-a-financial-order Sources & Related Content https://resolution.org.uk/looking-for-help/splitting-up/your-process-options-for-divorce-and-dissolution/representing-yourself-in-court-as-a-litigant-in-person/financial-applications/

This is a list of the various legal forms for divorce, plus some guides about to how to fill them in Form C100 - Apply for a court order to make arrangements for a child or resolve a dispute about their upbringing The ultimate guide to completing a c100 form (Mediate UK) Form A - Give notice of your intention to proceed with an application for a financial order Form D8 - Apply for a divorce or to dissolve a civil partnership Form D81 - Provide information about the parties’ financial situation to support your application for a consent order Form E - Financial statement for a financial order Form E explained (Divorce-Online) How to fill in your Form E without the help of a lawyer (Advicenow) ... Also see these links Wikivorce - Forms