How do I make an application?

In order to make an application for financial provision, you must first fill in, and return to the court, 2 copies of Form - HBC 1 Application for Financial Provision for Children (PDF), and 3 copies of Form C5/FPC3 - Statement/Affidavit of Means (Word, PDF). These forms can also be obtained by coming in to the public counter at the courthouse, or telephoning the Courts Office.

What if the respondent lives in England or Wales?

If the respondent lives in England or Wales, under the reciprocal agreement between the Isle of Man and England and Wales, it will be served on them at their place of residence in England or Wales. The court case however will still take place in the Isle of Man. However it is still your responsibility to ensure it is served on the respondent, and if you cannot do this then the case cannot go to court.

How much does it cost?

What happens next?

The forms will be processed by the court, and two copies will be returned to you. It is then up to you to serve a copy of the form on the respondent. If you cannot serve it yourself, you can instruct a coroner to do it for you (note the coroner may charge a fee, details of which can be found on the Coroners Fees Order 2009).

What can the respondent do?

The respondent can either;

• agree to pay the amount you have sought in the application;
• defend the application in court; or
• not to reply to the application.