The Family Procedure Rules 2010

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7.1.—(1) The rules in this Part apply to matrimonial and civil partnership proceedings.

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(3) In this Part—

“defended case” means matrimonial proceedings or civil partnership proceedings in which—

(a)

an answer has been filed opposing the grant of a matrimonial or civil partnership order on the application, and has not been struck out; or

(b)

the respondent has filed an application for a matrimonial or civil partnership order in accordance with rule 7.14 and neither party's application has been disposed of; or

(c)

[F2rule 7.12(11A) applies, in light of paragraph (11) of that rule], notice has been given of intention to rebut and that notice has not been withdrawn,

and in which no matrimonial or civil partnership order has been made; and

“undefended case” means matrimonial proceedings or civil partnership proceedings other than a defended case.

(4) In this Part—

(a)a reference to a conditional order is a reference to a civil partnership order (other than a separation order) which has not been made final; and

(b)a reference to a final order is a reference to a conditional order which has been made final.

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