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;

F1(da)

an order for payment in respect of legal services; or

(e)

any other form of interim order.

F2(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.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Rule 9.7(1)(da) substituted (8.7.2013) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1472), rules 1, 4(a)
F2: Rule 9.7(2) substituted (8.7.2013) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1472), rules 1, 4(b)