Form 37D - Mediation declaration (divorce)

What this form is for

• • You need this form when your divorce proceedings involve mediation.
• • Use it to declare details about the mediation sessions.
• • It specifically relates to divorce matters, not other family law cases.
• • If you are only filing for divorce without any mention of mediation, check if a simpler declaration suffices.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no single universal deadline, but submission should happen promptly after the mediation concludes or when directed by your solicitor/court.

Before you submit

• • Fill in all personal details completely (names, addresses).
• • Clearly state the date(s) of mediation sessions.
• • Sign and date the form where indicated.
• • If required, have it witnessed by an authorised person.
• • Ensure the Court File Number is accurately transcribed.
• • Check that you are declaring *your* party's involvement in the mediation.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 37D clearly and legibly.
2. 2Sign and date the declaration section.
3. 3If necessary, have the mediator or a legal representative sign it too.
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Court office (or via the Courts Service portal).
5. 5Keep a copy for your own records.

Known limitations

• • This form only declares mediation; it doesn't finalize the divorce itself.
• • It does not replace other necessary documents required by the court.
• • The specific requirements of the presiding judge may dictate additional declarations.
• • Not confirmed in official source: Whether you need to submit multiple copies is not specified on the form alone.