Form N244

WHAT IS FORM N244 USED FOR?

Form 244 is used to make additional applications within an appeal case, that are in connection with the appeal itself. Form N244 is used for all applications within all appeals except those appeals that are being heard at the family division in the high court. For these appeals you will need form FP244.

LINK TO OUR L.I.P HELP GUIDE FOR FORM FP244

ARE THERE ANY GOVERNMENT OR OUR OWN L.I.P HELP GUIDES OR WRITE UPS TO HELP YOU COMPLETE FORM N244?

There are government guidance notes to help you complete form N244.

LINK TO GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE NOTES FOR FORM N244

You can also click on our Help Guide for ‘How To Appeal A Family Court Decision’. 

LINK TO OUR L.I.P HELP GUIDE FOR ‘HOW TO APPEAL A FAMILY COURT DECISION’

WHAT IS THE FEE TO SEND FORM N244 TO THE COURT AND HOW TO PAY FOR IT? 

Yes, there is a fee. Please refer to government guidance form 200 which lists the fees.

LINK TO GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE FORM 200 FOR FEES

• Please attach a cheque or postal order made payable to HM Courts & Tribunal Service.
• If you are on certain benefits or on a low income you can apply to the court to have your fees paid for you. The form you need is called form EX160. You can complete and submit the form online or download a hardcopy from the government website. You will need to attach proof of your benefits, your income, and/or 3 months bank statements. The government website also has the EX160A guidance notes which you can download and read to help you complete form EX160. You can send the completed form EX160 with all attachments along with your completed form N244 for the court to consider. Or you could have sent your completed form EX160 to the court in advance and received a ‘help with fees’ reference number starting with HWF to write on the top right hand corner of the form you are asking help with, in this case, form N244.

LINK TO OUR L.I.P HELP GUIDE FOR FORM EX160 (Here, you can access both form EX160 & EX160A guidance notes)

HOW TO COMPLETE FORM N244 AND WHERE TO SEND IT.

• NOTE 1 – The ex-partner who initiated the original hearing that is being appealed is the petitioner or applicant. The other ex-partner is the respondent. The ex-partner who filed the appeal is called the appellant and the other party is the respondent to the appeal.
• NOTE 2 – If there is not enough space to complete your answer on the form N244 then please continue on extra sheets of paper and attach them to your form. Please remember to write your name, date of birth, appeal reference number and question number on the top of the sheet.
• NOTE 3 – You can complete form N244 online and then print a hard copy. Alternatively you can download it, print it and then complete by black pen. 
• NOTE 4 – Please send at least 3-4 copies of form N244 and any attachments to the court. The court will distribute the copies accordingly. One copy is required for the court and one for each party in the proceedings.
• NOTE 5 – Please keep a copy of your form N244, all evidence and attachments for yourself outside of the ones you send to the court where your appeal is being heard.
• Form N244 is 4 pages long.
• In the top right hand corner of page 1 you must write the name of the court where the appeal is being heard, the appeal court reference, your HWF reference number, your full name, the respondents full name and the date.
• Part 1 will ask you your name or your solicitor’s name if you have one.
• Part 2 will ask who you are in the proceedings.
• Part 3 will ask you what court order are you asking the court to make and why. Please write in the box provided.
• Part 4 will ask you if you have attached a draft copy of your court order that you are applying for to your form N244 for the court to consider. 
• Part 5 is asking how you want your application dealt with – a hearing, without a hearing or by telephone. Please tick the relevant box. In a separate covering letter you can give dates you are unavailable to attend a court hearing in the next 6 weeks.
• Part 6 will ask you to write the time estimate you think the hearing will last if you are asking for one and has this estimate been agreed by all parties. Please tick the relevant box.
• Part 7 will ask you to give details of any upcoming hearings with regards to your appeal.
• Part 8 is asking what level of judge you need to preside over your hearing.
• Part 9 and 9a is asking details of who should be served with a copy of your application form N244. 
• Part 10 is asking what information will you be relying on to support your application – an attached witness statement, statement of case or other evidence. Please tick the relevant box and give details in the box provided. If you need to continue on a separate sheet please do so and attach it to your form N244. Please put your full name, date of birth, and case number on the sheet.
• Page 3 will ask you to sign a statement of truth and to write down the address where you want the court hearing your appeal to send documents to.
• As stated above please send at least 3 copies of your form N244 and all attachments to the court. One copy for the court and one for each party in the proceedings. The court will distribute your form accordingly and serve the respondent.   
• The words ‘to serve the respondent’ means they must receive a copy of your application form and any other relevant court papers that require them to be informed, respond, comply with directions or attend court.  
• Please send your completed form N244 and all attachments to the court where your appeal is being heard.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND FORM N244/DOWNLOAD THIS FORM?

Please click on the link  below to download form N244 from the government website. Please complete and send by post (signed for recorded delivery).

LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE FOR FORM N244

WHEN WAS FORM N244 FIRST PUBLISHED AND LAST UPDATED?

Form N244 was first published by the government (HM Courts & Tribunals Service) on 01-06-2016 and last updated on 07-08-2018.