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Application definition

What does Application mean? An application is a procedural request asking a court to make an order, typically during the life of proceedings (an interim/interlocutory application) but sometimes disposing of an issue finally. The concept is descriptive rather than statutorily defined; content and procedure are set by court rules and case law in each jurisdiction. England and Wales: under the Civil Procedure Rules, applications are made by application notice (cpr Part 23), on notice or without notice, supported by evidence (usually a witness statement), and subject to filing fees, service and time limits. Common applications include extensions of time, summary judgment, security...

Post-DDSA 2020 procedure after service for matrimonial and civil partnership orders: acknowledgements, disputed cases, 20-week period, joint-to-sole switches and conditional order applications (England and Wales)

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This Practice Note

This Practice Note sets out the actions a respondent should take once served with an Application for a matrimonial or civil partnership order in proceedings begun under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (DDSA 2020). It specifies the deadline for filing the acknowledgement of service, clarifies when a case is disputed, and explains the 20‑week period. It also describes the route for an applicant (or joint applicants) to request a Conditional order. DDSA 2020 came into effect on 6 April 2022. Proceedings issued by the court on or after 6 April 2022 are governed by DDSA 2020 and by the procedural amendments in the Family Procedure Rules 2010, SI 2010/2955 (FPR 2010). For more on the reforms introduced, see Practice Note: Introduction to the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. Proceedings issued by the court on or before 5 April 2022 will continue in line with the pre‑DDSA 2020 framework, whether submitted through the His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) online service or using paper forms. Those applications are not affected by the commencement of DDSA 2020, nor by the resulting procedural changes...

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