Rule 29.4 Withdrawal of applications in proceedings
This rule applies to applications in proceedings—
under Part 7;
under Parts 10 to 14 or under any other Part where the application relates to the welfare or upbringing of a child or;
where either of the parties is a protected party.
Where this rule applies, an application may only be withdrawn with the permission of the court.
Subject to paragraph (4), a person seeking permission to withdraw an application must file a written request for permission setting out the reasons for the request.
The request under paragraph (3) may be made orally to the court if the parties are present.
A court officer will notify the other parties of a written request.
The court may deal with a written request under paragraph (3) without a hearing if the other parties, and any other persons directed by the court, have had an opportunity to make written representations to the court about the request.