The Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010) codify the general applications procedure in family proceedings at FPR 2010, SI 2010/2955, Pts 18 and 19, which apply to applications made in proceedings save in relation to particular applications that are provided for elsewhere in the rules.
FPR 2010, SI 2010/2955, Pt 18, supplemented by FPR 2010, PD 18A, sets out the procedure where:
a party wishes to make an application within existing family proceedings
a party wishes to start proceedings where no other procedure is prescribed by the rules or in connection with proceedings that have been concluded, or
a party wishes to make an application in connection with proceedings which have been concluded
The rules prescribe that the FPR 2010, SI 2010/2955, Pt 18 procedure should be followed in connection with certain specific applications. Most applications
To view the latest version of this document and thousands of others like it, sign-in with LexisNexis or register for a free trial.
**Trials are provided to all LexisNexis content, excluding Practice Compliance, Practice Management and Risk and Compliance, subscription packages are tailored to your specific needs. To discuss trialling these LexisNexis services please email customer service via our online form. Free trials are only available to individuals based in the UK, Ireland and selected UK overseas territories and Caribbean countries. We may terminate this trial at any time or decide not to give a trial, for any reason. Trial includes one question to LexisAsk during the length of the trial.
On 29 April 2026, the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, which, among other things, makes a series of amendments to the Children Act 1989 (ChA...
The UK Supreme Court has announced that His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Justice Snowden as a Justice of the Supreme Court....
The Victims and Courts Bill has received Royal Assent, introducing reforms aimed at strengthening victims’ rights and improving the operation of the...
This week's edition of the Family weekly highlights includes recent judgments on a prohibited steps order to prevent a mother from disclosing to the...
Statements of truth in family proceedingsThis Practice Note provides guidance on statements of truth under Part 17 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010. It explains which documents must be verified by a statement of truth in family proceedings (including setting
Striking out a statement of caseThis Practice Note explains the court's power to strike out a statement of case. It summarises the grounds on which a strike out may be ordered and the procedure on an application. It looks at the court's discretion, consequential directions following an order to
In family proceedings, where a court document needs to be translated for a non-English speaking party or witness, are there requirements as to who can provide a translation of the document? Does the translator need to be certified by the court or have achieved a recognised qualification to be able
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
0330 161 1234