For self-represented parties
Practical guides for UK family court
Plain-English walkthroughs of divorce, financial remedy proceedings and children matters, arranged by the stage your case has reached. General information to help you understand what may happen next and prepare.
Three areas, one guide
The common court processes
Each area explains the steps, documents and questions you are likely to meet, so you can see where your own case fits.
Divorce
Applications, acknowledgement of service, and the route to a decree. Learn the sequence and the forms that usually come first.
Financial remedies
Disclosure of finances, Form E and the stages that lead towards a financial order. Understand what information is typically required.
Children matters
Child arrangements orders, first hearings and the practical preparation that helps the court see the full picture.
Preparation matters
Preparation before the courtroom
Most hearings move quickly. Knowing the stage you are at, the documents involved and what each step is for lets you prepare calmly and focus on what you need to say.
MyCourtBuddy organises its guidance around case stages, offering helpful tips and plain explanations rather than legal advice.