# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 2.36: Respondents statement as to arrangements for children

Extent: N.I.

(1) A respondent on whom there is served a statement in accordance with rule 2.3(2) may file in the Matrimonial Office a written statement of his views on the present and proposed arrangements for the children, and on receipt of such a statement from the respondent the proper officer shall send a copy to the petitioner.
(2) Any such statement of the respondent’s views shall, if practicable, be filed within the time limited for giving notice of intention to defend and in any event before the judge considers the arrangements or proposed arrangements for the children under Article 44 of the Order of 1978 [or section 186(1) of the Act of 2004, as the case may be].

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/2.36 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-2.36
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