Family Proceedings Act 1980

Procedure

168: Claim by respondent for relief

You could also call this:

"Asking the court for help when someone takes you to court"

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When someone makes an application under the Family Proceedings Act 1980, you can ask for relief in your reply. You can claim any relief that is available under this Act. The court can grant you this relief if it thinks you are entitled to it or if it is fair to do so.

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Part 9Procedure

168Claim by respondent for relief

  1. Where an application is made under this Act, the respondent may in reply claim any relief under this Act.

  2. Where the court is satisfied that the respondent is entitled to or ought to be granted such relief, it may grant it accordingly.