Bristol Grandparents Support Group Blog : Forms for application for leave to court to apply for a contact order.

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Thursday 28 February 2013

Forms for application for leave to court to apply for a contact order.

I have been asked several times for information for grandparents who decide to go down the legal route for contact.
You will firstly have to apply to the court for 'leave' (permission) to then apply for a contact order.
I hope this helps a bit, don't forget I am no legal expert so this is just the information I have researched, it hopefully will point you in the right direction.

To apply to the Family Court for ‘leave’ to then apply to the court for contact of your grandchild.

Firstly find the address of the court you are applying to.

You need to complete a Form C2:

Put the name of the Court e.g.: “Bristol County Court” the family section.

Give full names of all children involved .

Then about you: You are the applicant Grandparents apply together.

The orders and directions you are applying for.

Persons to be served: Served means a copy. The main people involved in the case should be served so they know to come to court. Give names and addresses of social worker, guardian, your solicitor, parents solicitors if applicable and any other main people who need to attend court.

Your Reasons: Give details of why you want to have contact. Put it in your own words put exactly what you want to say. Sign and date.

You will then need to submit Form C1, the actual application.

http://hmctscourtfinder.justice.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c002-eng.pdf

http://hmctscourtfinder.justice.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/c001-eng.pdf

Jane

www.bristolgrandparentssupportgroup.co.uk