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6.43.—(1) This rule contains general provisions about the method of service of an application for a matrimonial or civil partnership order, or other document, on a party out of the jurisdiction. Where service is to be effected on a party in Scotland or Northern Ireland
(2) Where a party serves an application form or other document on a party in Scotland or Northern Ireland, it must be served by a method permitted by Chapter 2 (and references to “jurisdiction” in that Chapter are modified accordingly) or Chapter 3 of this Part and rule 6.26(5) applies. Where service is to be effected on a respondent out of the United Kingdom
(3) Where the applicant wishes to serve an application form, or other document, on a respondent out of the United Kingdom, it may be served by any method—
[F1(a)provided for by rule 6.45 (service through foreign governments, judicial authorities and British Consular authorities); or]
(b)permitted by the law of the country in which it is to be served.
(4) Nothing in paragraph (3) or in any court order authorises or requires any person to do anything which is contrary to the law of the country where the application form, or other document, is to be served.
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 6.43(3)(a) substituted (6.4.2021) by The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/155), rules 1, 3
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