# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 14.5: Who is to serve


(1) The general rules about service in Part 6 are subject to this rule.
(2) In proceedings to which this Part applies, a document which has been issued or prepared by a court officer will be served by the court officer except where—
(a) a practice direction provides otherwise; or
(b) the court directs otherwise.
(3) Where a court officer is to serve a document, it is for the court to decide which of the methods of service specified in rule 6.23 or rule 6.23A is to be used.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/14.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-14.5
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