Rule 3.43 Service of an application for a forced marriage protection order
Northern Ireland
(1)
Subject to paragraph (3), in every application made on notice the applicant shall arrange for a copy of the application, together with notice of any hearing or directions appointment set by the court in Form F11 to be served personally on—
(a)
the respondent,
(b)
the person who is the subject of the proceedings (if not the applicant), and
(c)
any other person directed by the court,
not less than 2 days before the date fixed for hearing.
(2)
The court may abridge the period specified in paragraph (1).
(3)
The applicant shall file a statement in Form F17 after the application has been served.