Financial remedy (money and property) at the family court in Suffolk
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31
The application
After divorce/dissolution, money and property claims are started by filing Form A (£321). The case moves through first appointment, FDR (financial dispute resolution) and, if needed, final hearing. A consent order recording an agreed settlement costs £62.
- Form: Form A on gov.uk
- Fee: £321 (Form A) — Help with Fees (EX160) if on low income
- Where to file: Ipswich County Court and Family Hearing Centre, 8 Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1EJ
- Our full guide to Ipswich County Court and Family Hearing Centre
What happens after you file
1. The court issues the application and lists a first hearing (usually 4–8 weeks out). 2. You serve the other party (or the court does) — service rules matter; see the service guide. 3. Safeguarding/enquiries as applicable (Cafcass for children cases; FMVS mediation offer). 4. First hearing (FHDRA/FDR/directions) — most cases settle or get narrowed here.
Getting help in Suffolk
General information only — not legal advice. Fees per SI 2026/642 (in force 13 July 2026). Source: gov.uk form pages, HMCTS court data. Confirm the current fee 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.