# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 3.49: Parties to proceedings under Article 32L of the Order of 1991

Extent: N.I.

(1) In proceedings under Article 32L of the Order of 1991, the applicant is the Department and the respondent is the person who has failed to pay child support maintenance.
(2) The court may at any time direct that—
(a) any person be made a party to proceedings; or
(b) a party to the proceedings cease to be a party.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/3.49 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-3.49
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