Occupation ordersCoronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance has been issued, including by the President of the Family Division, regarding all proceedings in the...
Applications under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance has been issued, including by HMCTS, regarding proceedings...
Declarations of parentage—procedureThe procedure for an application for a declaration of parentage is governed by the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR...
Dear [insert organisation][insert case name] [insert case reference number]We enclose our client’s application for decree nisi to be made absolute.The...
If the respondent to a divorce files a cross petition what steps must the first petitioner take if they wish to defend the cross petition and proceed...
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regime 2019 for family lawyersFrom 25 November 2019, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and...
Where an application has been made to extend the term of a non-molestation order, and a hearing listed, can the extension be agreed by consent? If so,...
Standard orders—general principles11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marked the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following...
Filing the nullity petition and supporting documentsFilingThere are time limits applicable to the filing of petitions for nullity. Permission from the...
Where the home address of the respondent is unknown, and an inquiry agent has been unable to find them, is it permissible to serve a divorce petition...
Where a petition for nullity is issued, does the same procedure under Family Procedure Rules 2010, SI 2010/2955, Pt 9 apply, as it would in relation...
Undefended suits—nullityWhat is an undefended case?An undefended case is one in which:•an acknowledgement of service has been filed indicating that it...
Procedure following service of nullity petitionAcknowledgment of serviceThe notice of proceedings requires that the acknowledgement of service (Form...
Defended suits—nullityCoronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance has been issued, including by the President of the Family Division, regarding all proceedings...
Service of documents in family proceedings outside the jurisdictionThis Practice Note provides guidance on service of documents in family proceedings...
Application for decree nisi—nullityApplication for decree nisiIn the case of a petition for nullity, if a finding is made that justifies the grant of...
Bars to relief and estoppel in nullityCan the court refuse to grant a decree?Aside from situations where a respondent successfully defends a petition...
A final decree of nullity has been granted in respect of a bigamous marriage where one party knew that they were already married and the other party...
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