The Family Procedure Rules 2010

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37.8.—(1) In the case of a judgment or order requiring a person not to do an act, the court may dispense with service of a copy of the judgment or order in accordance with rules 37.5 to 37.7 if it is satisfied that the person has had notice of it—

(a)by being present when the judgment or order was given or made; or

(b)by being notified of its terms by telephone, email or otherwise.

(2) In the case of any judgment or order the court may—

(a)dispense with service under rules 37.5 to 37.7 if the court thinks it just to do so; or

(b)make an order in respect of service by an alternative method or at an alternative place.]

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