# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 18.5: Notice of an application


(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a copy of the application notice must be served on—
(a) each respondent;
(b) in relation to proceedings under Part 11, the person who is, or, in the case of an application to start proceedings, it is intended will be, the subject of the proceedings; and
(c) in relation to proceedings under Parts 12 and 14, the children's guardian (if any).
(2) An application may be made without serving a copy of the application notice if this is permitted by—
(a) a rule;
(b) a practice direction; or
(c) the court.
(Rule 18.8 deals with service of a copy of the application notice.)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/18.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-18.5
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