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Application to the family court judge (parental authority, visiting rights, child maintenance) (Cerfa 11530)
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French Family Court Application (Cerfa 11530) in short
Cerfa 11530*11 lets a separated or divorced parent ask the family court judge (JAF) to set or change parental authority, the children's residence, visiting and staying rights, or child maintenance. It is not used for divorce. Both parents can also sign it together.
| Issued by | Ministère de la Justice (formulaire diffusé par Service Public) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 11530*11 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | A parent of a minor child who is separated or divorced, or both parents together (joint application). The form says grandparents seeking visiting rights must use a lawyer. |
| Who receives it | The family court judge of the judicial court where the child usually lives. If the parents live together, the court for the family's home. |
| Where to send it | Send the file to the competent judicial court with the required documents (birth certificates less than 3 months old, earlier court decisions, ID, proofs depending on the request). The application can also be made online. |
| Deadline | No filing deadline. You are then told the hearing date. The other parent is summoned by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. |
| Fee | Check Service-Public.fr to see whether any fee applies to your request before you send it. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
How to fill out French Family Court Application (Cerfa 11530), line by line
| Votre identité | Title, names, birth, nationality, occupation, address Your full details and contact information. Say whether you receive legal aid and give the date of the decision or application. |
| Second demandeur | Same sections for the other parent Only if both parents sign together. Otherwise go straight to the other party's identity. |
| Autre partie | Other parent's identity and address An exact address matters: the other parent is summoned there. |
| Enfants | Each child's name, birth details and address Add a second address for alternating residence. For more than 3 children, attach an extra page. |
| Votre situation | Divorce, separation, earlier court decisions Give the date and court of any decisions by the family judge or the children's judge. |
| Votre demande | Items 1 to 5 Tick what you ask for: parental authority, usual residence, visiting and staying rights, child maintenance (amount per month per child, payment through the CAF or MSA), other. |
| Motifs et résolution amiable | Reasons and attempts at agreement Explain your reasons. Say whether you tried to reach an agreement (letter, family mediator) or why not. |
| Page 7 | Procedure without hearing, sworn statement, signature You can agree to a procedure without a hearing, which needs every party's consent. Each applicant signs the statement. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using this form for a divorce, legal separation or compensatory allowance. The form says a lawyer is needed for those.
- Sending the file to the wrong court. It is the court where the child usually lives.
- Attaching birth certificates more than 3 months old.
- Forgetting the 50 euro tax stamp when you do not receive legal aid.
- Leaving the reasons or the amicable resolution section blank.
- Giving an incomplete address for the other parent, who must be summoned by registered letter.
- For a joint application, missing the second applicant's signature.
Questions about French Family Court Application (Cerfa 11530)
Do I need a lawyer for this form?
The form is designed to be filled in and sent by the parent. It says a lawyer is needed for divorce, legal separation, compensatory allowance, or a grandparent's request.
What documents do I attach?
Required: full copy of your birth certificate and each child's, less than 3 months old, marriage certificate or family record book, earlier court decisions, ID. Depending on the request: proof of address, income, expenses and change of circumstances.
Can I apply online?
Yes. Service Public says the application can also be made online.
How can I receive notices by email?
The form refers to cerfa 15414, consent to electronic transmission, to be filled in separately.
Can the PDF be filled in on a computer?
The official PDF has no fillable fields. You can print it and fill it in, or add text with a PDF editor, then sign it.
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