# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 9.7: Application for interim orders


(1) A party may apply at any stage of the proceedings for—
(a) an order for maintenance pending suit;
(b) an order for maintenance pending outcome of proceedings;
(c) an order for interim periodical payments;
(d) an interim variation order;
(da) an order for payment in respect of legal services; or
(e) any other form of interim order.
(2) An application for an order mentioned in paragraph (1) shall be made using the Part 18 procedure.
(3) Where a party makes an application before filing a financial statement, the written evidence in support must—
(a) explain why the order is necessary; and
(b) give up to date information about that party's financial circumstances.
(4) Unless the respondent has filed a financial statement, the respondent must, at least 7 days before the court is to deal with the application, file a statement of his means and serve a copy on the applicant.
(5) An application for an order mentioned in paragraph (1)(e) may be made without notice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/9.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-9.7
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