The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules 2001

Amendments to the Family Proceedings Rules 1991

35.  In Form M5 (Notice of proceedings), after the words “Notes on Questions in the Acknowledgement of Service” insert—

• “2A

  (a)

  If you answer “Yes” to Question 1A please attach a copy of any relevant order or court documents to the acknowledgement of service.

  (b)

  Before answering “Yes” to Question 1A or “No” to Question 1C you should understand that, under Articles 9 and 11 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1347/2000 of 29th May 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and in matters of parental responsibility for children of both spouses, the court will need to decide whether it has jurisdiction to entertain the proceedings. In these circumstances, the proceedings may be stayed whilst the court reaches its decision.”.