# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 16.15: Procedure where appointment of litigation friend comes to an end


(1) When a child who is not a protected party reaches the age of 18, a litigation friend's appointment comes to an end.
(2) A court officer will send a notice to the other parties stating that the appointment of the child's litigation friend to act has ended.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/16.15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-16.15
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