Matters relating to Arrangement for Children
Form J
When does it need to be filled in?
Matters relating to Arrangement for Children Form J ？
「Form J」Designed to help interested parties and the courts decide the best arrangements for your children.
When both spouses have custody issues and cannot reach a consensus and need the court’s assistance in distribution, they need to fill it out.
Important: You should consider seeking advice before completing the Child Matters Form.
Is it necessary to fill it out?
What are the consequences for divorce if you don’t fill it out?
Form J is mainly used to state children’s matters. The court will decide the best arrangement for your children. The court will allocate the children’s rights based on the forms filled out by both parties regarding children’s matters. Of course, both parties will also need to hand over more accompanying documents when necessary. ,like:
Basic information about you and your children
Children’s current living arrangements
Children’s schooling status
Children’s health matters
Parents’ financial situation
Future parenting arrangements
Other situations, such as: In situations such as mental/physical disability, mental/physical health and mental/physical abuse or violence/new partner or moving house.
Both parties must complete and swear the form within the designated time before appearing in court, and give a copy to the other party. Failure to fill it out will prevent the divorce process from being successfully completed and the court will not be able to issue a decree; incorrect filling may result in failure to obtain child custody rights.
It is best to leave it to professionals for review, and our firm also provides this service.