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7.20.—(1) This rule applies where an application is made under rule 7.19.
(2) If at the relevant time the case is an undefended case, the court must—
(a)if satisfied that the applicant is entitled to—
(i)in matrimonial proceedings, a decree nisi or a decree of judicial separation (as the case may be); or
(ii)in civil partnership proceedings, a conditional order or a separation order (as the case may be),
so certify and direct that the application be listed before a district judge for the making of the decree or order at the next available date;
(b)if not so satisfied, direct—
(i)that any party to the proceedings provide such further information, or take such other steps, as the court may specify; or
(ii)that the case be listed for a case management hearing.
(3) If the applicant has applied for costs, the court may, on making a direction under paragraph (2)(a)—
(a)if satisfied that the applicant is entitled to an order for costs, so certify; or
(b)if not so satisfied, make no direction about costs.
(4) If at the relevant time the case is a defended case, the court must direct that the case be listed for a case management hearing.
(5) The court may, when giving a direction under paragraph (2)(b), direct that the further information provided be verified by an affidavit.
(6) The court must not give directions under this rule unless at the relevant time it is satisfied—
(a)that a copy of each application for a matrimonial or civil partnership order or answer (including any amended application or answer) has been properly served on each party on whom it is required to be served; and
(b)that —
(i)in matrimonial proceedings, the application for a decree nisi or a decree of judicial separation; or
(ii)in civil partnership proceedings, the application for a conditional order or separation order,
was made at a time permitted by rule 7.19(1).
(7) In this rule, “the relevant time” means the time at which the court is considering an application made under rule 7.19(1).
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