For ease of reference, here is the link to Family Court Fees and Family Court Forms:
http://hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/ex050-eng.pdf
http://hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.uk/HMCTS/FormFinder.do
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