9.7.—(1) A party may apply at any stage of the proceedings for—
(a)an order for maintenance pending suit;
(b)an order for maintenance pending outcome of proceedings;
(c)an order for interim periodical payments;
(d)an interim variation order;
[F1(da)an order for payment in respect of legal services; or]
(e)any other form of interim order.
[F2(2) An application for an order mentioned in paragraph (1) shall be made using the Part 18 procedure.]
(3) Where a party makes an application before filing a financial statement, the written evidence in support must—
(a)explain why the order is necessary; and
(b)give up to date information about that party's financial circumstances.
(4) Unless the respondent has filed a financial statement, the respondent must, at least 7 days before the court is to deal with the application, file a statement of his means and serve a copy on the applicant.
(5) An application for an order mentioned in paragraph (1)(e) may be made without notice.
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 9.7(1)(da) substituted (8.7.2013) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1472), rules 1, 4(a)
F2Rule 9.7(2) substituted (8.7.2013) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1472), rules 1, 4(b)