The Family Procedure Rules 2010

Application by parent, guardian etc for financial remedy in respect of children

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9.10.—(1) The following people may apply for a financial remedy in respect of a child—

(a)a parent, guardian or special guardian of any child of the family;

(b)any person in whose favour a residence order has been made with respect to a child of the family, and any applicant for such an order;

(c)any other person who is entitled to apply for a residence order with respect to a child;

(d)a local authority, where an order has been made under section 31(1)(a) of the 1989 Act placing a child in its care;

(e)the Official Solicitor, if appointed the children’s guardian of a child of the family under rule 16.24; and

(f)a child of the family who has been given permission to apply for a financial remedy.

(2) In this rule “residence order” has the meaning given to it by section 8(1) of the 1989 Act.