# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 2.69: Arrangements for hearing of application etc. by judge

Extent: N.I.

(1) Where an application for ancillary relief or any question arising thereon has been referred or adjourned to the judge, the proper officer or chief clerk, as the case may be, shall fix a date and time for the hearing of the application or the consideration of the question and give notice thereof to all parties.
(2) The hearing or consideration shall, unless the judge otherwise directs, take place in chambers.
(3) [In a matrimonial cause where ] the application is proceeding in a ... county court, the hearing or consideration may be transferred to such county court as, in the opinion of the Master, is the most convenient.
[(4 In a civil partnership cause, where an application is proceeding in a ... county court, the hearing or consideration may be transferred to such county court as, in the opinion of the Master, is the most convenient.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/2.69 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-2.69
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