Which family forms to file at Sunderland County, Family, Magistrates' and Tribunal Hearings
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31
Applications this court accepts
- D8 — Divorce / dissolution application: download from gov.uk
- FL401 — Non-molestation / occupation order application: download from gov.uk
- Form A — Notice of intention to proceed with financial remedy: download from gov.uk
Where to get the forms
All family forms are free to download from gov.uk. You can also ask the court office to post them to you. Fee remission (Help with Fees) applies if you are on a low income — apply using EX160 at the same time as your application.
Filing tips
1. Check the latest version — forms are re-issued; download fresh rather than reusing old copies. 2. Send the right number of copies — usually original + 1 copy for the court, plus copies for each respondent. 3. Keep proof of filing — get the court to date-stamp your copy, or send by tracked post. 4. Keep a copy of everything you send — you will need it for your bundle later.
Court details
Sunderland County, Family, Magistrates' and Tribunal Hearings Gillbridge Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3AP Court code: 343 Phone: 0300 123 5577; 0300 303 0642 (divorce)
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General information only — not legal advice. Form links go to official gov.uk pages. Source: HMCTS find-a-court data for Sunderland County, Family, Magistrates' and Tribunal Hearings. Always confirm the correct form and fee with the court or a legal adviser before filing. Content verified against the official HMCTS court directory, gov.uk forms and fees pages, and the professional body registers (SRA, FMC, Bar Council). Last reviewed September 2026.