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HMCTS Form C100: Application Under the Children Act 1989 for a Child Arrangements, Prohibited Steps, or Specific Issue Order

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Form C100 is the official HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) application under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 used in England and Wales to apply for a Child Arrangements Order (who a child lives with or spends time with), a Prohibited Steps Order, or a Specific Issue Order. Unless an exemption applies, the applicant must attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) and have the accredited mediator sign the MIAM section of Form C100 before filing with the Family Court. Open the C100 worksheet or upload the HMCTS C100 PDF in JustFill to complete every box in your browser.

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HMCTS Form C100
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HMCTS Form C100 (Children Act 1989 Section 8 Application, April 2024 MIAM Rules)
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What is HMCTS Form C100?

Applying to the Family Court in England or Wales to settle where your children live, when they spend time with each parent, or a specific schooling/relocation question? Form C100 is the core Section 8 Children Act 1989 application. It covers the children’s details, the orders requested, the MIAM attendance or exemption certification, concerns about domestic abuse or child abduction (which also require supplemental Form C1A), and the applicant and respondent details. With JustFill you can type cleanly into every field in your browser and download a court-ready PDF.

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The official Form C100 PDF is published by HM Courts & Tribunals Service on GOV.UK at gov.uk/government/publications/form-c100-application-under-the-children-act-1989-for-a-child-arrangements-prohibited-steps-specific-issue-section-8-order-or-to-vary-or-discharge. Click "Fill the blank HMCTS Form C100 now" above to open a structured C100 worksheet in JustFill, or upload the full HMCTS PDF.

Who fills out HMCTS Form C100?

  • Parents or guardians in England and Wales applying for a Child Arrangements Order (living or contact arrangements)
  • Parents applying for a Specific Issue Order (e.g., school choice, medical treatment, or permission to take a child abroad) or a Prohibited Steps Order
  • Grandparents or other relatives applying for leave of the court alongside a Section 8 application
  • Family law solicitors, McKenzie friends, and accredited family mediators preparing C100 drafts

Field-by-field breakdown

What each section of HMCTS Form C100 asks for. JustFill’s AI will detect these fields automatically when you upload the PDF — review the breakdown below so you know what to enter.

Children & Order Type Selection

Full names, dates of birth, gender, and current living arrangements for each child, plus checkboxes for Child Arrangements Order, Prohibited Steps Order, or Specific Issue Order.

MIAM Requirement, Exemptions & Mediator Certificate

Confirmation of whether the applicant attended a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM), claimed domestic abuse/child protection/urgency exemptions, or obtained an FMC-accredited mediator’s signature.

Reasons for Application & Risk Screening

Summary of what the applicant is asking the court to decide, parenting plan status, and screening questions for domestic abuse, abduction, or harm (triggering supplemental Form C1A if answered Yes).

Applicant, Respondent & Statement of Truth

Full names, dates of birth, 5-year address confirmation, relationship to each child, and the signed Statement of Truth.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • 1Filing Form C100 without either a signed mediator certificate confirming MIAM attendance or a valid, documented MIAM exemption.
  • 2Putting the applicant’s confidential contact address directly on Form C100 instead of filing confidential Form C8 when keeping contact details private from the respondent.
  • 3Answering "Yes" to the risk/harm screening questions without attaching supplemental Form C1A (Allegations of Harm and Domestic Violence).
  • 4Writing a multi-page narrative statement in the C100 summary box instead of a concise list of the specific orders sought.

HMCTS Form C100 example — what a filled-out form looks like

A fictional father in Birmingham applies to the Family Court for a Child Arrangements Order setting a shared fortnightly schedule after attending a MIAM where the respondent declined mediation. All names and identifiers are fictional.

Child Details & Order Applied For

Child: SAMPLE, LEO ARTHUR · DOB: 14/05/2019 · Order sought: Child Arrangements Order (spend time with)

Specifies the child subject to the application and the Section 8 order requested.

MIAM Certification

Attended a MIAM: Yes · Mediator: SAMPLE, CLAIRE E (FMC Reg: 1234A) · Signed 12/10/2026 — Mediation did not proceed

Satisfies the statutory requirement to consider family mediation before issuing private law proceedings.

Applicant & Respondent Details + Statement of Truth

Applicant: SAMPLE, DANIEL JAMES (Father) · Respondent: SAMPLE, SOPHIE LOUISE (Mother) · Signed Statement of Truth: Daniel J. Sample, 20/10/2026

Identifies the parties with parental responsibility and verifies the application under a Statement of Truth.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, in almost all private law cases you must attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) with an FMC-registered mediator and have them sign Form C100, unless you qualify for a specific statutory exemption (such as documented domestic abuse, child protection involvement, or urgency) accompanied by supporting evidence.
Leave your address, phone number, and email blank on Form C100, tick the box indicating you do not want your contact details shared with the other party, and submit Form C8 (Confidential contact details) alongside your C100.
If you tick "Yes" to any of the questions in the C100 risk section indicating that you or the children have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse, child abduction, child abuse, or substance/alcohol harm, you must also complete and file Supplemental Form C1A.

Official source: HMCTS Form C100 on HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), United Kingdom’s website

Edition checked: HMCTS Form C100 (Children Act 1989 Section 8 Application, April 2024 MIAM Rules). Verified against the official source on · Verified in our Government Forms Fillability Study.

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