Changes to applying in relation to Arrangements for Children
On 3 June 2025 new application forms come into effect. Please be aware that old forms will not be accepted after 3 June. New forms can be accessed on our website from 30 May. Please ensure you are using the correct forms that are currently available on our website.
Step 2 Complete an application form
To apply for an Arrangements for Children order you must complete an application form.
To apply for a new order, you must fill out an Application in Relation to Arrangements for Children form.
To apply to vary or discharge an existing order, you must fill out an Application to Vary or Discharge an Order Related to Arrangements for Children form. To ‘Discharge an order’ means to request the court to end or terminate the order, releasing the parties from their obligations under it. To ‘vary an order’ means to request a court to change or modify a previous court order.
Important: Download and open the form using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Your next steps are as follows:
- Fill out the relevant application form. Make sure you have provided all the information requested.
- If you need to add additional dependent children to the application, please complete the Additional Child details form and attach it to your application form.