# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 10.3: Service of the application


(1) In an application made on notice, the applicant must , subject to rule 6.23A and any order made under rule 6.35 or 6.36, serve—
(a) a copy of the application together with any statement in support; and
(b) notice of any hearing or directions appointment set by the court,
on the respondent personally—
(i) not less than 2 days before the hearing; or
(ii) within such period as the court may direct.
(1A) An application must not be served personally by the applicant himself or herself.
(2) Where the applicant is acting in person, the applicant may request the court officer to serve the application on the respondent.
(3) In an application for an occupation order under section 33, 35 or 36 of the 1996 Act , the applicant must serve on the mortgagee and any landlord of the dwelling-house in question—
(a) a copy of the application; and
(b) notice of the right to make representations in writing or orally at any hearing.
(4) The applicant must file a certificate of service after serving the application.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/10.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-10.3
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