# The Family Proceedings Rules 1991, Rule 2.13: Filing of reply and subsequent pleadings


(1) A petitioner may file a reply to an answer within 14 days after he has received a copy of the answer pursuant to rule 2.17.
(2) If the petitioner does not file a reply to an answer, he shall, unless the answer prays for a decree, be deemed, on making a request for directions for trial, to have denied every material allegation of fact made in the answer.
(3) No pleading subsequent to a reply shall be filed without leave.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1247/rule/2.13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-1991/rule-2.13
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