The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2023

Amendment of rule 33.3

17.  In rule 33.3 (how to apply) for paragraph (3) substitute—

“(3) If an application is made under paragraph (2)(b), the court must issue an order which includes requirements that—

(a) the debtor must attend court at the time and place specified in the order to answer on oath such questions as the court may require;

(b) the debtor must complete a financial statement in the form served with that order; and

(c) the financial statement, together with any documents that the statement indicates should be provided, must be—

(i) filed with the court; and

(ii) served on the applicant,

by the debtor not less than seven days before the date on which order requires the debtor to attend court.

(4) An order issued under paragraph (3) must include a penal notice, as defined in rule 37.2.”.