Get N161

The N161 form, known as the appellant's notice, is essential for initiating specific types of family appeals in the Court of Appeal and family court. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions for completing the form online, ensuring users can navigate the process effectively.

Follow the steps to complete the N161 form online:

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the N161 form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. In Section 1, provide details of the case you are appealing against. Enter the case number and list all parties involved, indicating their roles as either applicant, petitioner, or respondent. Include your full name and preferred contact address for receiving communications concerning the appeal.
3. In Section 2, provide the name of the court issuing the order, the name of the judge, and select the appropriate boxes that indicate the nature of the decision you wish to appeal.
4. Section 3 requires information about legal representation. State whether you are represented by a solicitor and provide their contact details. Also, indicate if the respondent is legally represented.
5. In Section 4, indicate whether you are requesting permission to appeal. Note any applicable exceptions to this requirement.
6. Section 5 requires you to state the order you are appealing against. If only part of an order is being appealed, make sure to specify what parts.
7. Sections 6 and 7 prompt you to outline the grounds for your appeal, listing out why the judge’s decision was wrong or unjust, ensuring to avoid including new evidence.
8. In Section 8, specify what actions you would like the appeal court to take regarding the order.
9. Complete Section 9 only if you need to request additional orders. If you are asking for more time to file your appeal, state the reason for the delay.
10. In Section 10, include any evidence supporting your application for additional orders before the court.
11. Section 11 asks you to list any supporting documents you are attaching to your appellant's notice.
12. Once all sections are completed, review your notice for accuracy and file it with the necessary fee. Ensure that copies are served to each respondent within the specified timeframe.

Start filling out the N161 form online today to ensure a timely appeal.