Rule 12.39 Notice of child's whereabouts

(1)

Every respondent, other than a child, must file with the acknowledgment of service a notice stating—

(a)

the respondent's address; and

(b)

either—

(i)

the whereabouts of the child; or

(ii)

that the respondent is unaware of the child's whereabouts if that is the case.

(2)

Unless the court directs otherwise, the respondent must serve a copy of that notice on the applicant.

(3)

Every respondent other than a child must immediately notify the court in writing of—

(a)

any subsequent changes of address; or

(b)

any change in the child's whereabouts,

and, unless the court directs otherwise, serve a copy of that notice on the applicant.

(4)

In this rule a reference to the whereabouts of a child is a reference to—

(a)

the address at which the child is living;

(b)

the person with whom the child is living; and

(c)

any other information relevant to where the child may be found.

Notes on Part 12

F1: Words in Pt. 12 heading substituted (31.1.2013) by The Family Procedure (Amendment) (No.5) Rules 2012 (S.I. 2012/3061), rules 1, 5(a)