# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 12.49: Answer


(1) Subject to paragraph (2) and to any directions given under rule 12.48, a respondent must file and serve on the parties an answer to the application within 7 days beginning with the date on which the application is served.
(2) The court may direct a longer period for service where the respondent has been made a party solely on one of the following grounds—
(a) a decision relating to custody has been made in the respondent's favour; or
(b) the respondent appears to the court to have sufficient interest in the welfare of the child.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/12.49 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-12.49
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