The respondent has replied to my petition - what must I do?

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How do I apply for directions for trial?

You will need copies of Form D84 (PDF 10kb)(application for directions for trial) and form D80 (affidavit of evidence) from the court office. They are free.

Form D84 - click on image to enlarge. This shows what a completed form looks like.

When you ask for form D80, make sure you tell the court the grounds for your divorce. There is a different version of form D80 for each of the five grounds.

Fill in form D84 and form D80, and send or take them to the court office. This is called 'entering your case in the special procedure list'.

You must not return these forms to the court until 9 days have passed since the respondent (and any co-respondent) say they received your petition.

You must answer all the questions on form D80.

Form D80 - click on image to enlarge. This shows what a completed form looks like.

Form D80 is an affidavit. This is a statement you must swear is true in front of a person approved to witness you doing this.

You must not sign form D80 until the person witnessing tells you to. You must not send it to the court unless it has already been sworn and witnessed.