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In short
Form D11 is the application notice used in divorce, dissolution or (judicial) separation proceedings to ask the court for a procedural order the main form does not cover — such as maintenance pending suit, a legal services order, variation of an existing order, disclosure, an extension of time, or enforcement. A strong D11 package sets out the exact order sought drafted word by word, short numbered grounds citing the statute or rule, and a supporting witness statement in the first person ending with a statement of truth. eLitigant’s Chris drafts this for you to a professional standard — you check, sign and file.
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In short: Form D11 is the application notice used in divorce, dissolution or (judicial) separation proceedings to ask the court for a procedural order the main form does not cover — such as maintenance pending suit, a legal services order, variation of an existing order, disclosure, an extension of time, or enforcement. A D11 typically needs a precise draft order, numbered grounds and a supporting witness statement with a statement of truth. eLitigant drafts the full D11 package from your own documents — or checks the draft you have written.
Family proceedings often need procedural orders the main form does not cover. Interim spousal maintenance pending the financial order. A direction to disclose. A variation. An extension of time. Every one of them goes in on form D11.
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What D11 is for
- Interim financial orders — maintenance pending suit, interim lump sum, legal services orders
- Variation of existing orders (spousal periodical payments, child arrangements)
- Applications to set aside default orders
- Disclosure applications (Questionnaires, specific disclosure orders)
- Extensions of time for any procedural step
- Permission applications (leave to appeal, to issue out of time)
- Committal applications for breach of order
- Enforcement applications
Structure — the Litigant Standard
1. The order sought (exactly)
Draft the order you want the court to make. Word by word. “The Respondent shall pay the Applicant £X per month by way of maintenance pending suit from [date] until [event].” Not “I want maintenance.”
2. The grounds
Short. Numbered. Statute or rule referenced. “Application is made under s.22 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 for maintenance pending suit. The court’s jurisdiction is engaged because [facts]. It is just and reasonable to make the order sought because [facts].”
3. The supporting witness statement
Separate document. First person. Chronology. Exhibit-anchored. Statement of truth.
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Common D11 applications
Maintenance pending suit (s.22 MCA 1973)
Interim maintenance while the main financial remedy is pending. Requires evidence of need on the applicant’s side and means on the respondent’s side. Budget plus bank statements plus payslips plus reasoning.
Legal Services Order (s.22ZA MCA 1973)
Order that the financially stronger spouse fund the weaker spouse’s legal fees. Stringent test — must show: other funding unavailable, no realistic alternative, costs reasonable. Cited case law: Rubin v Rubin, LKH v TQA AL Z.
Variation of existing financial orders
Under s.31 MCA 1973. Capital orders limited to specific variations. Periodical payments can be varied on change of circumstances.
Enforcement
D50-series applications (D50A–D50K) for enforcement (attachment of earnings, third party debt order, judgment summons). D11 is the gateway.
Without-notice applications
Reserved for urgency. Non-molestation orders, freezing orders on property, occupation orders where safety is at stake. Requires strong evidence of why notice would defeat the purpose. Full and frank disclosure duty — concealment unravels the order.
The hearing
Most D11 applications have a short hearing. Some are decided on papers. Prepare a short skeleton argument — one page. Chris drafts it.
Related Court Forms & Guides
- Form N260: Statement of Costs — the costs schedule used at summary assessment.
- Form N244: Application Notice — the form for interim applications.
- Start a Money Claim Online (OCMC) — where most civil money claims begin.
- Particulars of Claim — setting out the basis of your claim.
- Civil Court Forms Index — every civil court form guide in one place.
Can Chris draft the D11 package?
Yes. Tell Chris the family case, the order you want, and the facts. Chris drafts:
- D11 with precise draft order
- Supporting witness statement with statement of truth
- Exhibit bundle index
- Skeleton argument for hearing
Chris drafts the full package — family matters involve multiple applications across months.
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The divorce order sequence
D8 — apply for divorce → D84 conditional order → D36 final order (the D50 is the court-sent notice of hearing, not a form you file).
Frequently asked questions
What is form D11 used for?
Form D11 is the application notice for procedural orders within divorce, dissolution or separation proceedings that the main form does not cover. (In existing children proceedings the equivalent is Form C2; in most other family proceedings it is Form FP2.) Common uses include interim financial orders such as maintenance pending suit, legal services orders, variation of existing financial or child arrangements orders, applications to set aside default orders, disclosure applications, extensions of time, permission applications, committal for breach, and enforcement.
What should a D11 application contain?
The page sets out three parts: the exact order sought, drafted word by word; short, numbered grounds with the statute or rule referenced; and a separate supporting witness statement written in the first person, in chronological order, anchored to exhibits and ending with a statement of truth.
What is maintenance pending suit?
Maintenance pending suit is interim maintenance paid while the main financial remedy is still pending, made under s.22 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. It requires evidence of need on the applicant’s side and means on the respondent’s side — for example a budget together with bank statements, payslips and reasoning.
What is a legal services order?
A legal services order, under s.22ZA of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, asks the financially stronger spouse to fund the weaker spouse’s legal fees. The page notes a stringent test: showing other funding is unavailable, there is no realistic alternative, and the costs are reasonable.
Can D11 be used without notice?
Without-notice applications are reserved for urgency, such as non-molestation orders, freezing orders on property, or occupation orders where safety is at stake. They require strong evidence of why notice would defeat the purpose, and a full and frank disclosure duty applies — concealment can unravel the order.
Can eLitigant draft my whole D11 package?
Yes. Tell Chris the family case, the order you want and the facts, and Chris drafts the D11 with a precise draft order, a supporting witness statement with statement of truth, an exhibit bundle index, and a one-page skeleton argument for any hearing. You review the drafts and sign.
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Related guides: Form N244: Application Notice · Form N260: Statement of Costs · Particulars of Claim · All civil court forms
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