The Family Procedure Rules 2010

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7.11.—(1) At a hearing that has been directed under rule 7.10(2)(b)(ii), the court must—

(a)consider what further evidence is required properly to dispose of the proceedings and give directions about the filing and service of such evidence;

(b)give directions for the further conduct of the proceedings, including—

(i)giving a direction that on compliance with any directions under sub-paragraph (a) a further application may be made under rule 7.9(1) or (2) for the proceedings to be dealt with under rule 7.10(2)(a); or

(ii)giving a direction that the case is not suitable for determination under that rule.

(2) Where the court gives a direction under paragraph (1)(b)(ii), it may also give directions under rule 7.17 or direct that the case be listed for a further hearing at which such directions will be given.

(3) Any party to proceedings which are not being dealt with under rule 7.10(2)(a) may apply to the court for further directions at any time.

(Part 4 sets out the court’s general case management powers.)]

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