FPR 2010 fundamental principles and index

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Introduction

The implementation of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955 on 6 April 2011 was the largest wholesale reform of family procedure since the introduction of the Family Proceedings Rules 1991 (FPR 1991). Subsequently, numerous amendments have been made to FPR 2010, notably as to the introduction of the single Family Court in 2014 and a number of pilot schemes. See Practice Notes: FPR 2010 amendments—tracker and Completed or expired FPR 2010 pilot schemes—tracker.

The rules are made up of 41 parts, divided into separate chapters

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