How to guide: allocation questionnaire

Section 2

To fill in section 2 you need to do the following:

• Write the applicant's FULL name (including middle names) in the box that says 'Full name of Applicant'
• Write the respondent's FULL name (including middle names) in the box that says 'Full name of Respondent'
• Write down all the details asked of you in the 'Child' boxes of any relevant children, If there are more than 3 relevant children you can you additional pages. 
• Full name - Child's full name INCLUDING middle names.
• Date of birth - The child's date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format.
• Gender - The child's gender.
• Relationship to applicant/respondent - Mother, father ect.
• Country of residence - Where does the child currently live.

Section 3

To fill in section 3 you need to do the following:

• If applicable write the name of the applicant's solicitor in the box that says 'Solicitor for the Applicant'
• If applicable write the name of the respondent's solicitor in the box that says 'Solicitor for the Respondent'
• If you are representing yourself and intending to instruct a solicitor DELETE no, If you are not intending to instruct a solicitor DELETE yes.

Section 4

Explanation of complexity issues

To fill in section 4 you will need to do the following:

• Tick the box which shows how much your assets are estimated to be worth. E.g. if your assets are worth under £1 million you'd tick box B.
• If you tick box A, B or C you will need to give reasons as to why your case is complex and should be treated as such, and not heard at your local hearing centre.
• Write the net value of the family home (after deducting the mortgage) in this box.
• Tick the boxes next to any issues that may arise during the financial remedy.

Section 5

To fill in section 5 you will need to do the following:

If there are any other reasons as to why your case is complex not listed, tick the box.

You will need to give your reasons as to what boxes you have ticked in section 4 (the issues that may arise) and you will also need to explain what other reasons if you have ticked box B.

Put your signature in the 'Signed' box, and write the date in DD/MM/YYYY format in the 'Dated' box.