# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 3.27: Affidavit in support of petition

Extent: N.I.

(1) A petition shall be supported by an affidavit by the petitioner verifying the petition and giving particulars of every person whose interest may be affected by the proceedings and his relationship to the petitioner. Provided that if the petitioner is under the age of 18 the affidavit shall, unless otherwise directed, be made by his next friend.
(2) An affidavit for the purpose of paragraph (1) may contain statements of information and belief and the sources and grounds thereof.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/3.27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-3.27
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