Explanatory note

These Rules amend the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (S.I. 2010/2955) (“the FPR 2010”).

Rule 3 inserts into rule 8.23 of the FPR 2010 a signpost to the Rules which deal with allocation in the family court of proceedings for financial provision following an overseas divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership. Rules 5 and 6 omit provision in rules 8.28 and 9.5 of the FPR 2010 relating to the allocation of such proceedings in the High Court.

Rule 4 amends the procedure in rule 8.25 of the FPR 2010 relating to applications for permission to apply for financial provision following an overseas divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership.

Rule 7 amends provision in rule 9.15 of the FPR 2010 relating to the holding of a Financial Dispute Resolution appointment (referred to in the FPR 2010 as “a FDR appointment”).

Rule 8 amends rule 17(1) of the FPR 2010 to require a statement of truth in certain matrimonial and civil partnership applications and answers to such applications.

Rule 9 makes transitional provision in relation to the amendment made by rule 8.

No impact assessment has been produced for these Rules, as no, or minimal, impact is anticipated to result from their provisions.