The Family Procedure Rules 2010

Application and interpretation of this ChapterE+W

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

9.38.—(1) This Chapter applies—

(a)where an application for a financial remedy has been made; and

(b)the applicant or respondent is, the party with compensation rights.

(2) In this Chapter “party with compensation rights” —

(a)in proceedings under the 1973 Act and the 1984 Act, has the meaning given to it by section 25G(5) of the 1973 Act;

(b)in proceedings under the 2004 Act, has the meaning given to “civil partner with compensation rights” by paragraph 37(1) of Schedule 5 to the 2004 Act M1.

Marginal Citations

M1Paragraph 37(1) was amended by section 120 of and paragraph 14, 16(1), (5)(a)(b) and 17(10) of Schedule 6 to the Pensions Act 2008.