# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 2.5: Signing of petition

Extent: N.I.

Every petition shall be signed by counsel if settled by him or, if not, by the petitioner’s solicitor in his own name or the name of his firm, or by the petitioner if he sues in person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/2.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-2.5
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