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Sch. 1 rule 5.04(3)(b) substituted by S.S.I. 2011/193 para. 2(2)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33.9 heading substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 4(2)(b)Sch. 1 rule 33.34 heading substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 4(3)(b)Sch. 1 rule 33A.9 heading substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 4(4)(b)Sch. 1 rule 33A.34 heading substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 4(5)(b)Sch. 1 rule 33.7(2) substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 5(4)(d)Sch. 1 rule 28.8(1) substituted by S.S.I. 2014/152 para. 3(3)Sch. 1 rule 28.8(2)(b) substituted by S.S.I. 2014/201 rule 3(2)Sch. 1 rule 36.C1 substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(8)Sch. 1 rule 36.E1 substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(9)Sch. 1 rule 36.F1(4) substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(10)(b)Sch. 1 rule 36.G1(6) substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(11)(c)Sch. 1 rule 36.K1 substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(12)Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G1 substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(16)(a) Sch. 2Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form PI1 substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(16)(e) Sch. 2Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form PI4 substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(16)(f) Sch. 2Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form PI7 substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(16)(h) Sch. 2Sch. 1 rule 29.19 substituted by S.S.I. 2015/419 para. 5(7)Sch. 1 rule 31.10(2) substituted by S.S.I. 2015/419 para. 5(10)(f)(ii)Sch. 1 Ch. 48 substituted by S.S.I. 2015/85 para. 3(2)Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G11 substituted for Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G11 by S.S.I. 2014/152 para. 3(6) Sch.Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G11A substituted for Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G11 by S.S.I. 2014/152 para. 3(6) Sch.Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G11B substituted for Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G11 by S.S.I. 2014/152 para. 3(6) Sch.Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G11C substituted for Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G11 by S.S.I. 2014/152 para. 3(6) Sch.Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G11D substituted for Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form G11 by S.S.I. 2014/152 para. 3(6) Sch.Sch. 1 rule 33.21 33.21A substituted for Sch. 1 rule 33.21 by S.S.I. 2015/312 para. 4(2)Sch. 1 rule 42.2(1)(1A) substituted for Sch. 1 rule 42.2(1) by S.S.I. 2015/424 para. 2(2)Sch. 1 rule 12.2-12.4 substituted for rule 12.2 by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 2(2)Sch. 1 rule 17.2 substituted for rule 17.2 17.3 by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 3(2)Sch. 1 rule 33A.21 33A substituted for rule 33A.21 by S.S.I. 2016/102 para. 3(2)Sch. 1 rule 36.G1(1)(1A)(1B) substituted for rule 36.G1(1) by S.S.I. 2010/279 para. 4(3)(a)Sch. 1 rule 7.3(4)-(4B) substituted for rule 7.3(4) by S.S.I. 2009/294 para. 2(3)(b)Sch. 1 rule 33.96 word inserted by S.S.I. 2014/302 rule 5(5)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33.01(1)(h)(i) word omitted by S.S.I. 2011/193 para. 13(2)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33.07(1)(l) word omitted by S.S.I. 2011/193 para. 15(2)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33.51(3)(b) word omitted by S.S.I. 2011/193 para. 15(3)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33A.07(1)(j) word omitted by S.S.I. 2011/193 para. 15(4)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33A.48(3)(b) word omitted by S.S.I. 2011/193 para. 15(5)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33.51(1)(a)(iv) word omitted by S.S.I. 2011/386 para. 2(2)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33A.48(1)(a)(iv) word omitted by S.S.I. 2011/386 para. 2(3)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33.26(b) word omitted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 5(6(a)Sch. 1 rule 33.34(1)(b)(ii) word omitted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 5(9)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33.34(1)(b)(iii) word omitted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 5(9)(a)Sch. 1 rule 36.H1(2)(b) word omitted by S.S.I. 2014/152 para. 3(5)
Sch. 1 rule 5.05(1)(b)(ii) words substituted by S.S.I. 2011/193 para. 6Sch. 1 rule 28.14(6) words substituted by S.S.I. 2011/193 para. 8Sch. 1 rule 36.19 words substituted by S.S.I. 2011/289 para. 2(3)Sch. 1 rule 33.7(1)(a)(i) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 5(4)(a)Sch. 1 rule 33.7(1)(b) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 5(4)(b)Sch. 1 rule 33.7(5) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 5(4)(e)Sch. 1 rule 33.16(1) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 5(5)Sch. 1 rule 33.33A(1) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 5(8)Sch. 1 rule 33A.16 words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 6(2)Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form F12E words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 8(2)(b)Sch. 1 rule 33A.66(1)(d) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 9(2)Sch. 1 rule 33A.70(1)(b)(i) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/188 para. 9(3)Sch. 1 rule 38.1(1) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/271 para. 6(2)(a)Sch. 1 rule 43.1(1) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/271 para. 6(3)(a)Sch. 1 rule 43.1(2) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/271 para. 6(3)(b)Sch. 1 rule 43.1(3) words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/271 para. 6(3)(b)Sch. 1 Ch. 43 heading words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/271 para. 6(4)Sch. 1 Appendix 1 form OFT1 words substituted by S.S.I. 2012/271 para. 6(5)Sch. 1 rule 41A.2(7) words substituted by S.S.I. 2013/135 para. 4(2)(a)Sch. 1 rule 41A.2(8) words substituted by S.S.I. 2013/135 para. 4(2)(b)Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form PA1 words substituted by S.S.I. 2013/135 para. 4(3)(a)Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form DA1 words substituted by S.S.I. 2013/135 para. 4(3)(b)(i)Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form DA3 words substituted by S.S.I. 2013/135 para. 4(3)(b)(ii)Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form DA4 words substituted by S.S.I. 2013/135 para. 4(3)(c)(i)Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form DA4 words substituted by S.S.I. 2013/135 para. 4(3)(c)(ii)Sch. 1 rule 28.1(3)(b) words substituted by S.S.I. 2013/139 rule 2(5)(c)Sch. 2 Appendix 1 Form F24A words substituted by S.S.I. 2014/302 rule 6(4)Sch. 1 rule 26.3 words substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 7(5)Sch. 1 rule 36.F1(1) words substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(10)(a)Sch. 1 rule 36.G1(1A)(h) words substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(11)(a)Sch. 1 Appendix 1 Form PI5 words substituted by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 8(16)(g)Sch. 1 rule 30.8(1) words substituted by S.S.I. 2015/419 para. 5(9)Sch. 1 rule 31.9 words substituted by S.S.I. 2015/419 para. 5(10)(e)Sch. 1 rule 33.91A. and words inserted by S.S.I. 2010/120 art. 2Sch. 1 appendix Form 53.4 inserted by S.S.I. 2015/176 para. 2(4) Sch.Sch. 1 rule 26.2-26.2B substituted for Sch. 1 rule 26.2 by S.S.I. 2015/227 para. 7(4)Sch. 1 Rules Ch. 1A inserted by S.S.I. 2013/91 rule 2(2)Sch. 1 rule 28.3-28.3A substituted for Sch. 1 rule 28.3 by S.S.I. 2014/152 para. 3(2)Appendix 1 Form O3 words inserted by S.S.I. 2011/193 para. 9(2)(a)Appendix 1 Form O3 words omitted by S.S.I. 2011/193 para. 9(2)(b)Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.S.I. 2010/249 art. 2 commences (2007 asp 3)S.S.I. 2011/31 art. 3 4 commences (2007 asp 3)S.S.I. 2011/268 art. 3 commences (2011 asp 7)CHAPTER 33S FAMILY ACTIONSPART IISUNDEFENDED FAMILY ACTIONS Evidence in certain undefended family actionsS33.28.(1)This rule—
(a)subject to sub-paragraph (b), applies to all family actions in which no notice of intention to defend has been lodged, other than a family action—
(i)for [F1a section 11 order or for] aliment;
(ii)of affiliation and aliment;
(iii)for financial provision after an overseas divorce or annulment within the meaning of Part IV of the M1Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984; or
(iv)for an order under the M2Act of 1981;
(b)applies to a family action in which a curator ad litem has been appointed under rule 33.16 where the curator ad litem to the defender has lodged a minute intimating that he does not intend to lodge defences;
(c)applies to any family action which proceeds at any stage as undefended where the sheriff so directs;
(d)applies to the merits of a family action which is undefended on the merits where the sheriff so directs, notwithstanding that the action is defended on an ancillary matter.
(2)Unless the sheriff otherwise directs, evidence shall be given by affidavit.
(3)Unless the sheriff otherwise directs, evidence relating to the welfare of a child shall be given by affidavit, at least one affidavit being emitted by a person other than a parent or party to the action.
(4)Evidence in the form of a written statement bearing to be the professional opinion of a duly qualified medical practitioner, which has been signed by him and lodged in process, shall be admissible in place of parole evidence by him.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Words in rule 33.28(1)(a)(i) substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 16Marginal CitationsM11984 c.42; Part IV was amended by the Act of 1985 (c.37), Schedule 1, paragraphs 12 and 13.M21981 c.59. Procedure for decree in actions under rule 33.28S33.29.(1)In an action to which rule 33.28 (evidence in certain undefended family actions) applies, the pursuer shall at any time after the expiry of the period for lodging a notice of intention to defend—
(b)endorse a minute in Form F27 on the initial writ.
(2)The sheriff may, at any time after the pursuer has complied with paragraph (1), without requiring the appearance of parties—
Extracts of undefended decreeS33.30.In an action to which rule 33.28 (evidence in certain undefended family actions) applies, the sheriff clerk shall, after the expiry of 14 days after the grant of decree under rule 33.29 (procedure for decree in actions under rule 33.28), issue to the [F2pursuer] and the defender an extract decree.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F2Word in Sch. 1 rule 33.30 substituted (4.5.2006) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause Rules) Amendment (Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 etc.) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/207), {rule 2(26)} Procedure in undefended family actions for [F3section 11 order]S33.31.(1)Where no notice of intention to defend has been lodged in a family action for [F4a section 11 order], any proceedings in the cause shall be dealt with by the sheriff in chambers.
(2)In an action to which paragraph (1) applies, decree may be pronounced after such inquiry as the sheriff thinks fit.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F3Words in rule 33.31 heading substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 17(a)F4Words in rule 33.31(1) substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 17(b) No recording of evidenceS33.32.It shall not be necessary to record the evidence in any proof in a family action which is not defended.
Disapplication of Chapter 15S33.33.[F5Other than rule 15.1(1),]Chapter 15 (motions) shall not apply to a family action in which no notice of intention to defend has been lodged [F6, or to a family action in so far as it proceeds as undefended].
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F5Words in rule 33.33 inserted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2445, para. 3(48)(a)F6Words in rule 33.33 inserted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2445, para. 3(48)(b)Late appearance and application for recall by defendersS[F733.33A.(1)In a cause mentioned in rule 33.1(a) to (h), (n) or (o), the sheriff may, at any stage of the action before the granting of final decree, make an order with such conditions, if any, as he thinks fit–
(b)allowing a defender who has not lodged a notice of intention to defend to appear and be heard at a diet of proof although he has not lodged defences, but he shall not, in that event, be allowed to lead evidence without the pursuer's consent.
(2)Where the sheriff makes an order under paragraph (1), the pursuer may recall a witness already examined or lead other evidence whether or not he closed his proof before that order was made.
(3)Where no order under paragraph (1) has been sought by a defender who has not lodged a notice of intention to defend and decree is granted against him, the sheriff may, on an application made within 14 days of the date of the decree, and with such conditions, if any, as he thinks fit, make an order recalling the decree.
(4)Where the sheriff makes an order under paragraph (3), the cause shall thereafter proceed as if the defender had lodged a notice of intention to defend and the period of notice had expired on the date on which the decree was recalled.
(5)An application under paragraph (1) or (3) shall be made by note setting out the proposed defence and explaining the defender's failure to appear.
(6)An application under paragraph (1) or (3) shall not affect any right of appeal the defender may otherwise have.
(7)A note lodged in an application under paragraph (1) or (3) shall be served on the pursuer and any other party.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F7Sch. 1 rule 33.33A inserted (1.7.2008) by Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules) (Miscellaneous Amendments) 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/223), para. 2(2)PART IIISDEFENDED FAMILY ACTIONS Notice of intention to defend and defencesS33.34.(1)This rule applies where the defender in a family action seeks—
(b)to make a claim for—
(iii)[F8a section 11 order]; or
(i)under section 16(1)(b) or (3) of the M3Act of 1985(setting aside or varying agreement as to financial provision);
(2)In an action to which this rule applies, the defender shall—
(a)lodge a notice of intention to defend in Form F26 before the expiry of the period of notice; and
(b)make any claim or seek any order referred to in paragraph (1), as the case may be, in those defences by setting out in his defences—
[F9(3)Where a defender intends to make an application for a section 11 order which, had it been made in an initial writ, would have required a warrant for intimation under rule 33.7, the defender shall include a crave in his notice of intention to defend for a warrant for intimation or to dispense with such intimation; and rule 33.7 shall, with the necessary modifications, apply to a crave for a warrant under this paragraph as it applies to a crave for a warrant under that rule.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F8Words in rule 33.34(1)(b)(iii) substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 18(a)F9Rule 33.34(3) inserted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 18(b)Marginal CitationsM31985 c.37. Abandonment by pursuerS33.35.Notwithstanding abandonment by a pursuer, the court may allow a defender to pursue an order or claim sought in his defences; and the proceedings in relation to that order or claim shall continue in dependence as if a separate cause.
Attendance of parties at Options HearingS33.36.All parties shall, except on cause shown, attend personally the hearing under rule 9.12 (Options Hearing).
Decree by defaultS33.37.(1)In a family action in which the defender has lodged a notice of intention to defend, where a party fails—
(a)to lodge, or intimate the lodging of, any production or part of process,
(b)to implement an order of the sheriff within a specified period, F10. . . (c)to appear [F11or] be represented at any diet, [F12, or
(d)otherwise to comply with any requirement imposed upon that party by these Rules]
(2)Where a party is in default under paragraph (1), the sheriff may—
(a)where the family action is one mentioned in rule 33.1(1)(a) to (h) [F13, (n) or (o)], allow that action to proceed as undefended under Part II of this Chapter; or
(b)where the family action is one mentioned in rule 33.1(1)(i) to (m), grant decree as craved; or
(d)dismiss the family action or any claim made or order sought; [F14or]
[F15(da)make such other order as he thinks fit to secure the expeditious progress of the cause; and]
(3)Where no party appears at a diet in a family action, the sheriff may dismiss that action.
(4)In a family action, the sheriff may, on cause shown, prorogate the time for lodging any production or part of process, or for intimating or implementing any order.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F10Word in Sch. 1 rule 33.37(1)(b) omitted (18.8.2006) by virtue of Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause and Summary Application Rules) Amendment (Miscellaneous) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/410), art. 2(9)(a)F11Word in rule 33.37(1)(c) substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2445, para. 3(49)F12Sch. 1 rule 33.37(1)(d) and word inserted (18.8.2006) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause and Summary Application Rules) Amendment (Miscellaneous) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/410), art. 2(9)(b)F13Words in Sch. 1 rule 33.37(2) inserted (4.5.2006) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause Rules) Amendment (Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 etc.) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/207), {rule 2(27)}F14Word in Sch. 1 rule 33.37(2)(d) substituted (18.8.2006) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause and Summary Application Rules) Amendment (Miscellaneous) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/410), art. 2(9)(c)F15Sch. 1 rule 33.37(2)(da) inserted (18.8.2006) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause and Summary Application Rules) Amendment (Miscellaneous) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/410), art. 2(9)(d)PART IVSAPPLICATIONS AND ORDERS RELATING TO CHILDREN IN CERTAIN ACTIONS Application and interpretation of this PartSF16. . .This Part applies to an action of divorce [F17, separation or declarator of nullity of marriage].
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F16Rule 33.38: “-(1)” at the beginning of paragraph (1) is omitted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)F17Words in Sch. 1 rule 33.38 substituted (4.5.2006) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause Rules) Amendment (Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 etc.) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/207), {rule 2(28)}F18Rule 33.38(2) omitted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 19(b) Applications in actions to which this Part appliesS33.39.(1)An application for an order mentioned in paragraph (2) shall be made—
(2)The orders referred to in paragraph (1) are:—
(a)an order for [F19a section 11 order]; and
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shall be made by motion.]
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(2)Where a minute has been lodged under paragraph (1), any party may apply by motion for any interim order which may be made pending the determination of the application.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F24Words in rule 33.44 heading substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 25(a)F25Rule 33.44(1) substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 25(b)F26Words Sch. 1 rule 33.44(1) inserted (2.10.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/239, Sch. para. 3(15) Applications after decree relating to alimentS33.45.(1)An application after final decree for, or for the variation or recall of, an order for aliment for a child shall be made by minute in the process of the action to which the application relates.
(2)Where a minute has been lodged under paragraph (1), any party may lodge a motion for any interim order which may be made pending the determination of the application.
Applications after decree by persons over 18 years for alimentS33.46.(1)A person—
(a)to whom an obligation of aliment is owed under section 1 of the M4Act of 1985,
(2)An application for interim aliment pending the determination of an application under paragraph (1) shall be made by motion.
(3)Where a decree has been pronounced in an application under paragraph (1) or (2), any application for variation or recall of any such decree shall be made by minute in the process of the action to which the application relates.
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(2)In this Part, “incidental order” has the meaning assigned in section 14(2) of the Act of 1985.
Applications in actions to which this Part appliesS33.48.(1)An application for an order mentioned in paragraph (2) shall be made—
(d)an order under section 13 of the M5Act of 1981 (transfer or vesting of tenancy).
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(a)the pursuer or defender, notwithstanding rules 33.34(2) (application by defender for order for financial provision) and 33.48(1)(a) (application for order for financial provision in initial writ or defences), may apply by motion for an incidental order; and
(b)the sheriff shall not be bound to determine such a motion if he considers that the application should properly by by a crave in the initial writ or defences, as the case may be.
(2)In an action depending before the sheriff to which this Part applies, an application under section 14(4) of the Act of 1985 for the variation or recall of an incidental order shall be made by minute in the process of the action to which the application relates.
Applications relating to interim alimentS33.50.An application for, or for the variation or recall of, an order for interim aliment for the pursuer or defender shall be made by motion.
Applications relating to orders for financial provisionS33.51.(1)An application—
(a)after final decree under any of the following provisions of the Act of 1985—
(ii)section 12(1)(b) (payment of capital sum or transfer of property),
(b)after the grant or refusal of an application under—
(2)Where a minute is lodged under paragraph (1), any party may lodge a motion for any interim order which may be made pending the determination of the application.
[F27(3)An application under–
(a)paragraph (5) of section 12A of the Act of 1985 F28 (recall or variation of order in respect of a pension lump sum), F29. . . (b)paragraph (7) of that section (variation of order in respect of pension lump sum to substitute trustees or managers), [F30or
(c)section 28(10) or 48(9) of the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 F31,]
shall be made by minute in the process of the action to which the application relates.]
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“assessment period” shall be construed in accordance with section 132 of the Pensions Act 2004 F33;
“valuation summary” shall be construed in accordance with the definition in Schedule 2 to the Pension Protection Fund (Provision of Information) Regulations 2005 F34.
(2)This rule applies where a party at any stage in the proceedings applies for an order under section 8 or section 16 of the Act of 1985.
(3)Where the party against whom an order referred to in paragraph (2) is sought has received notification in compliance with the Pension Protection Fund (Provision of Information) Regulations 2005 or does so after the order is sought–
(4)The party shall–
(5)Subject to paragraph (6), the notification referred to in paragraph (4)(a) requires to be lodged–
(6)Where an order is sought against the defender before the defences are lodged, and the notification is received before that step occurs, the notification shall be lodged with the defences.
(7)At the same time as lodging documents under paragraph (4), copies shall be sent to the other party to the proceedings.]
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PART VIS APPLICATIONS RELATING TO AVOIDANCE TRANSACTIONS Form of applicationsS33.53.(1)An application for an order under section 18 of the Act of 1985 (which relates to avoidance transactions) by a party to an action shall be made by including in the initial writ, defences or minute, as the case may be, appropriate craves, averments and pleas-in-law.
(2)An application for an order under section 18 of the Act of 1985 after final decree in an action, shall be made by minute in the process of the action to which the application relates.
PART VIIS FINANCIAL PROVISION AFTER OVERSEAS DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT Interpretation of this PartS33.54.In this Part—
“the Act of 1984” means the M6Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984;
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(2)An application for an order in an action to which paragraph (1) applies made before final decree under—
(a)section 13 of the M8Act of 1981(transfer of tenancy of matrimonal home),
(b)section 29(4) of the Act of 1984 for interim periodical allowance, or
(3)An application for an order in an action to which paragraph (1) applies made after final decree under—
(a)section 12(4) of the Act of 1985 (variation of date or method of payment of capital sum or date of transfer of property),
(b)section 13(4) of the Act of 1985 (variation, recall, backdating or conversion [F36of] periodical allowance), or
[F37(4)An application under–
(a)paragraph (5) of section 12A of the Act of 1985 (recall or variation of order in respect of a pension lump sum), or
[F38(5)]Where a minute has been lodged under paragraph (3), any party may apply by motion for an interim order pending the determination of the application.
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Undefended actions of alimentS33.57.(1)Where a motion for decree in absence under Chapter 7 (undefended causes) is lodged in an action of aliment, the pursuer shall, on lodging the motion, lodge all documentary evidence of the means of the parties available to him in support of the amount of aliment sought.
(2)Where the sheriff requires the appearance of parties, the sheriff clerk shall fix a hearing.
Applications relating to alimentS33.58.(1)An application for, or for variation of, an order for interim aliment in a depending action of aliment shall be made by motion.
(2)An application after final decree for the variation or recall of an order for aliment in an action of aliment shall be made by minute in the process of the action to which the application relates.
(a)to whom an obligation of aliment is owed under section 1 of the M9Act of 1985,
(b)in whose favour an order for aliment while under the age of 18 years was made in an action of aliment, or
(4)An application for interim aliment pending the determination of an application under paragraph (2) or (3) shall be made by motion.
(5)Where a decree has been pronounced in an application under paragraph (2) or (3), any application for variation or recall of any such decree shall be made by minute in the process of the action to which the application relates.
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(2)In a family action in which a crave for aliment may be made, an application under section 7(2) of the Act of 1985 shall be made by a crave in the initial writ or in defences, as the case may be.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F39Words in Sch. 1 rule 33.59(1) inserted (4.5.2006) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause Rules) Amendment (Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 etc.) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/207), {rule 2(29)}[F40PART IXS APPLICATIONS FOR ORDERS UNDER SECTION 11 OF THE CHILDREN (SCOTLAND) ACT 1995.]Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F40Chapter 33 Pt. IX (rules 33.60-33/65): heading substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 26 Application of this PartS[F4133.60.This Part applies to an application for a section 11 order in a family action other than in an action of divorce [F42, separation or declarator of nullity of marriage].]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F41Rule 33.60 substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 27F42Words in Sch. 1 rule 33.60 substituted (4.5.2006) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause Rules) Amendment (Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 etc.) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/207), {rule 2(30)} Form of applicationsS33.61.Subject to any other provision in this Chapter, an application for [F43a section 11 order] shall be made—
(a)by an action for [F44a section 11 order];
(b)by a crave in the initial writ or defences, as the case may be, in any other family action to which this Part applies; or
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F46(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F47Words in Sch. 1 rule 33.63 omitted (4.5.2006) by virtue of Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause Rules) Amendment (Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 etc.) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/207), {rule 2(31)}F48Rule 33.63: the words “an interim residence order or an interim contact order” substituted for the words “interim custody or interim access” (1.11.1996) by virtue of S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 30F4933.64.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F49Rule 33.64 omitted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 31 Applications after decreeS33.65.[F50(1)An application after final decree for variation or recall of a section 11 order shall be made by minute in the process of the action to which the application relates.]
(2)Where a minute has been lodged under paragraph (1), any party may apply by motion for an interim order pending the determination of the application.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F50Rule 33.65(1) substituted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 32Application for leaveS[F5133.65A.(1)Where leave of the court is required under section 11(3)(aa) of the Act of 1995 for the making of an application for a contact order under that section, the applicant must lodge along with the initial writ a written application in the form of a letter addressed to the sheriff clerk stating—
(2)Where the applicant has applied for legal aid he must also lodge along with the initial writ written confirmation from the Scottish Legal Aid Board that it has determined, under regulation 7(2)(b) of the Civil Legal Aid (Scotland) Regulations 2002 M10, that notification of the application should be dispensed with or postponed pending the making by the sheriff of an order for intimation under paragraph (4)(b).
(3)Subject to paragraph (4)(b), an application under paragraph (1) shall not be served or intimated to any party.
(4)The sheriff shall consider an application under paragraph (1) without hearing the applicant and may—
(5)If any person who receives intimation of an application under paragraph (4)(b) wishes to be heard he shall notify the sheriff clerk in writing within 14 days of receipt of intimation of the application.
(6)On receipt of any notification under paragraph (5) the sheriff clerk shall fix a hearing and intimate the date of the hearing to the parties.
(7)Where an application under paragraph (1) is granted, a copy of the sheriff's interlocutor must be served on the defender along with the warrant of citation.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F51Sch. 1 rule 33.65A inserted (28.9.2009) by Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007) 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/284), {para. 3(4)}Marginal CitationsM10S.S.I. 2002/494.PART XS ACTIONS UNDER THE MATRIMONIAL HOMES (FAMILY PROTECTION) (SCOTLAND) ACT 1981 Interpretation of this PartS33.66.Unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions used in this Part which are also used in the M11Act of 1981 have the same meaning as in that Act.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM111981 c.59. Form of applicationsS33.67.(1)Subject to any other provision in this Chapter, an application for an order under the Act of 1981 shall be made—
(b)by a crave in the initial writ or in defences, as the case may be, in any other family action; or
(2)An application under section 7(1) (dispensing with consent of non-entitled spouse to a dealing) or section 11 (application in relation to poinding) shall, unless made in a depending family action, be made by summary application.
DefendersS33.68.The applicant for an order under the Act of 1981 shall call as a defender—
(b)where he is a third party making an application under section 7(1) (dispensing with consent of non-entitled spouse to a dealing), or 8(1) (payment from non-entitled spouse in respect of loan), of the Act of 1981, both spouses; F52. . . (c)where the application is made under section 18 of the Act of 1981 M12(occupancy rights of cohabiting couples), or is one to which that section applies, the other partner. [F53; and
(d)where the application is made under section 18A of the Act of 1981 M13(application for domestic interdict), the other partner.]
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(a)section 3(4) (interim order for regulation of rights of occupancy, etc.);
(c)section 7(1) (dispensing with consent of non-entitled spouse to a dealing);
(d)F54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(e)the proviso to section 18(1) F55 (extension of period of occupancy rights).
(2)Intimation of a motion under paragraph (1) shall be given—
(b)where the motion is under paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (e) and the entitled spouse or partner is a tenant or occupies the matrimonial home by the permission of a third party, to the landlord or third party, as the case may be; and
(c)to any other person to whom intimation of the application was or is to be made by virtue of rule 33.7(1)(k) (warrant for intimation to certain persons in actions for orders under the Act of 1981) or 33.15 (order for intimation by sheriff).
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(a)section 5 of the Act of 1981 (variation and recall of orders regulating occupancy rights and of exclusion order), or
shall be made by minute.
(2)A minute under paragraph (1) shall be intimated—
(b)where the entitled spouse or partner is a tenant or occupies the matrimonial home by the permission of a third party, to the landlord or third party, as the case may be; and
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33.72.F57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F57Sch. 1 rule 33.72 omitted (4.5.2006) by virtue of Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause Rules) Amendment (Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 etc.) 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/207), {rule 2(35)}PART XIS SIMPLIFIED DIVORCE APPLICATIONS Application and interpretation of this PartS33.73.(1)This Part applies to an application for divorce by a party to a marriage made in the manner prescribed in rule 33.74 (form of applications) if, but only if—
(a)that party relies on the facts set out in section 1(2)(d) (no cohabitation for [F58one year] with consent of defender to decree), or section 1(2)(e) (no cohabitation for [F59two] years) [F60 or section 1(1)(b) (issue of interim gender recognition certificate) F61], of the M14Act of 1976;
(e)neither party to the marriage applies for an order for financial provision on divorce; F62. . . (f)neither party to the marriage suffers from mental disorder [F63; and.
[F64(g)neither party to the marriage applies for postponement of decree under section 3A of the Act of 1976 M15(postponement of decree where impediment to religious marriage exists).]]
(2)If an application ceases to be one to which this Part applies at any time before final decree, it shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall be dismissed.
(3)In this Part “simplified divorce application” means an application mentioned in paragraph (1).
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(b)the form of consent in Part 2 of Form [F66F31] is signed by the party to the marriage giving consent.
(2)A simplified divorce application in which the facts set out in section 1(2)(e) of the Act of 1976 (no cohabitation for [F67two] years) are relied on shall be made in Form F33 and shall only be of effect if it is signed by the applicant.
[F68(3)A simplified divorce application in which the facts set out in section 1(1)(b) of the Act of 1976 (grounds of divorce: interim gender recognition certificate) are relied on shall be made in Form F33A and shall only be of effect if signed by the applicant.]
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(a)an extract or certified copy of the marriage certificate; F69. . . (b)the appropriate fee. [F70; and
(c)in an application under section 1(1)(b) of the Act of 1976 (grounds of divorce: interim gender recognition certificate), the interim gender recognition certificate or a certified copy within the meaning of rule 33.9A(3).]
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(2)It shall be the duty of the sheriff clerk to cite any person or intimate any document in connection with a simplified divorce application.
(3)The form of citation—
(a)in an application relying on the facts in section 1(2)(d) of the Act of 1976 shall be in Form F34; F71. . . (b)in an application relying on the facts in section 1(2)(e) of the Act of 1976 shall be in Form F35.
[F72(c)in an application relying on the facts in section 1(1)(b) of the Act of 1976 shall be in Form F35A.]
[F73(4)The citation or intimation required by paragraph (2) shall be made–
(c)where necessary, by the sheriff clerk in accordance with rule 5.5 (service on persons furth of Scotland).]
[F74(5)Where citation or intimation is made in accordance with paragraph (4)(c), the translation into an official language of the country in which service is to be executed required by rule 5.5(6) shall be provided by the party lodging the simplified divorce application.]
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(a)citation shall be executed by displaying a copy of the application and a notice in Form F36 on the walls of court on a period of notice of 21 days; and
(b)intimation shall be made to—
(ii)one of the next-of-kin of the other party to the marriage who has reached that age, unless the address of such person is not known and cannot reasonably be ascertained.
(2)Intimation to a person referred to in paragraph (1)(b) shall be given by intimating a copy of the application and a notice of intimation in Form F37.
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(2)Where oposition to a simplified divorce application is made under paragraph (1), the sheriff shall dismiss the application unless he is satisfied that the reasons given for the opposition are frivolous.
(3)The sheriff clerk shall intimate the decision under paragraph (2) to the applicant and the respondent.
(4)The sending of a letter under paragraph (1) shall not imply acceptance of the jurisdiction of the court.
EvidenceS33.79.Parole evidence shall not be given in a simplified divorce application.
DecreeS33.80.(1)The sheriff may grant decree in terms of the simplified divorce application on the expiry of the period of notice if such application has been properly served provided that, when the application has been served in a country to which the M16Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extra-Judicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters dated 15 November 1965 applies, decree shall not be granted until it is established to the satisfaction of the sheriff that the requirements of article 15 of that Convention have been complied with.
(2)The sheriff clerk shall, not sooner than 14 days after the granting of decree in terms of paragraph (1), issue to each party to the marriage an extract of the decree of divorce in Form F38.
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Applications after decreeS33.82.Any application to the court after decree of divorce has been granted in a simplified divorce application which could have been made if it had been made in an action of divorce shall be made by minute.
PART XIISVARIATION OF COURT OF SESSION DECREES Application and interpretation of this PartS33.83.(1)This Part applies to an application to the sheriff for variation or recall of any order to which section 8 of the M17Act of 1966(variation of certain Court of Session orders) applies.
(2)In this Part, the “Act of 1966” means the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1966.
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(2)In such an application there shall be lodged with the initial writ a copy of the interlocutor, certified by a clerk of the Court of Session, which it is sought to vary.
(3)Before lodging the initial writ, a copy of the initial writ certified by the pursuer or his solicitor shall be lodged, or sent by first class recorded delivery post to the Deputy Principal Clerk of Session to be lodged in the process of the cause in the Court of Session in which the original order was made.
(4)The pursuer or his solicitor shall attach a certificate to the initial writ stating that paragraph (3) has been complied with.
(5)The sheriff may, on cause shown, prorogate the time for lodging the certified copy of the interlocutor required under [F77paragraph (2)].
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(a)the pleadings;
(b)the interlocutor sheets;
(c)any opinion of the court; and
(d)any productions on which he seeks to found.
(2)The sheriff may, on the joint motion of parties made at any time after the lodging of the documents mentioned in paragraph (1)—
(a)dispense with proof;
(b)whether defences have been lodged or not, hear the parties; and
(c)thereafter, grant decree or otherwise dispose of the cause as he thinks fit.
Transmission of process to Court of SessionS33.86.(1)Where decree has been granted or the cause otherwise disposed of—
(a)and the period for marking an appeal has elapsed without an appeal being marked, or
(b)after the determination of the cause on any appeal,
the sheriff clerk shall transmit to the Court of Session the sheriff court process and the documents from the process of the cause in the Court of Session which have been lodged in the sheriff court process.
(2)A sheriff court process transmitted under paragraph (1) shall form part of the process of the cause in the Court of Session in which the original order was made.
Remit of applications to Court of SessionS33.87.(1)A request for a remit to the Court of Session under section 8(3) of the Act of 1966 shall be made by motion.
(2)The sheriff shall, in respect of any such motion, order that the cause be remitted to the Court of Session; and, within four days after the date of such order, the sheriff clerk shall transmit the whole sheriff court process to the Court of Session.
(3)A cause remitted to the Court of Session under paragraph (2) shall form part of the process of the cause in the Court of Session in which the original order was made.
PART XIIIS CHILD SUPPORT ACT 1991 Interpretation of this PartSF78. . . In this Part—
“the Act of 1991” means the M18Child Support Act 1991;
[F79“maintenance calculation”] has the meaning assigned in section [F8054] of the Act of 1991.
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Effect of maintenance [F81calculations]S33.90.The sheriff clerk shall, on receiving notification that a maintenance [F82calculation] has been made, cancelled or has ceased to have effect so as to affect an order of a kind prescribed for the purposes of section 10 of the Act of 1991, endorse on the intelocutor sheet relating to that order a certificate, in Form F39 or F40, as the case may be.
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“A maintenance [F84calculation] having been made under the Child Support Act 1991 on (insert date), this order, in so far as it relates to the making or securing of periodical payments to or for the benefit of (insert name(s) of child/children), ceases to have effect from (insert date two days after the date on which the maintenance [F84calculation]was made)”.
(2)Where an order relating to aliment has ceased to have effect on the making of a maintenance [F84calculation], and that maintenance [F84calculation] is later cancelled or ceases to have effect, any extract of that order issued by the sheriff clerk shall be endorsed also with the following certificate:—
“The jurisdiction of the child support officer under the Child Support Act 1991 having terminated on (insert date), this order, in so far as it relates to (insert name(s) of child/children), again shall have effect as from (insert date of termination of child support officer’s jurisdiction)”.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F83Word in Sch. 1 rule 33.91 heading substituted (24.1.2003) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause, Summary Application, Summary Cause and Small Claim Rules) Amendment (Miscellaneous) 2003 (S.I. 2003/26), art. 2(12)(a)F84Word in Sch. 1 rule 33.91 substituted (24.1.2003) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause, Summary Application, Summary Cause and Small Claim Rules) Amendment (Miscellaneous) 2003 (S.I. 2003/26), art. 2(12)(b)[F85PART XIVSREFERRALS TO PRINCIPAL REPORTERAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F85Pts. XIV (rules 33.92-33.94) and XV (rule 33.95) inserted (1.11.1996) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch. para. 33 Application and interpretation of this PartS33.92.(1) This Part applies where a sheriff, in a family action, refers a matter to the Principal Reporter under section 54 of the Act of 1995 (reference to the Principal Reporter by court).
(2)In this Part, “Principal Reporter” has the meaning assigned in section 93(1) of the Act of 1995.
Intimation to Principal ReporterS33.93.Where a matter is referred by the sheriff to the Principal Reporter under section 54 of the Act of 1995, the interlocutor making the reference shall be intimated by the sheriff clerk forthwith to the Principal Reporter; and that intimation shall specify which of the conditions in paragraph (2)(a) to (h), (j), (k) or (l) of [F86section 52 of that Act] it appears to the sheriff has been satisfied.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F86Words in Sch. 1 rule 33.93 substituted (2.1.2006) by Act of Sederunt (Ordinary Cause, Summary Application, Summary Cause and Small Claim Rules) Amendment (Miscellaneous) 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/648), art. 2(3) Intimation of decision by Principal ReporterS33.94.(1) Where a matter has been referred by the sheriff to the Principal Reporter under section 54 of the Act of 1995 and the Principal Reporter, having made such investigation as he thinks appropriate and having reached the view that compulsory measures of supervision are necessary, arranges a children’s hearing under section 69 of that Act (continuation or disposal of referral by children’s hearing), the Principal Reporter shall intimate to the court which referred the matter to him–
(2)Where a matter has been referred by the sheriff to the Principal Reporter under section 54 of the Act of 1995 and the Principal Reporter, having made such investigation as he thinks appropriate and having considered whether compulsory measures of supervision are necessary, decides not to arrange a children’s hearing under section 69 of that Act, the Principal Reporter shall intimate that decision to the court which referred the matter to him.]
F87PART XVSMANAGEMENT OF MONEY PAYABLE TO CHILDRENAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F87Pts. XIV (rules 33.92-33.94) and XV (rule 33.95) inserted (1.11.1995) by S.I. 1996/2167, para. 2, Sch., para. 3333.95.Where the sheriff has made an order under section 13 of the Act of 1995 (awards of damages to children), an application by a person for an order by virtue of section 11(1)(d) of that Act (administration of child’s property) may be made in the process of the cause in which the order under section 13 of that Act was made.SPrevious: ChapterNext: ChapterBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActPrint The Whole SchedulePDF The Whole ScheduleWeb page The Whole SchedulePrint The Whole PartPDF The Whole PartWeb page The Whole PartPrint This Chapter onlyPDF This Chapter onlyWeb page This Chapter onlyYou have chosen to open The Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. 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