Court of Summary Jurisdiction - Financial Provision Business

Financial provisions for unmarried couples who have had children together, but are now no longer in a relationship, are dealt with in the Court of Summary Jurisdiction.

If you wish to receive maintenance payments in respect of the child(ren) or wish to submit an application for parental responsibility and contact with the child(ren) you should apply to this court.

If you were married when you had the child(ren) then your application needs to be dealt with in the family courts.

Attending court for Financial Provision business

The court is a 'closed' court and as such no members of the public will be permitted to sit in the public gallery. This means the only people who will be present in the courtroom are:-

• the High Bailiff or Deputy High Bailiff;
• the court clerk;
• the court usher;
• the applicant;
• the respondent;
• advocates for both the applicant and respondent; and
• Court Welfare Officer