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Background:
- The applicant submitted Non-molestation & Occupation Orders Application (FL401 ) based on emergency. This is a without notice ex-prate Application.
- No solicitors/barristers involved. The applicant represented his own case
- The court granted non molestation order against the Respondent ( Ex-wife). The applicant received the orders from the court via email.
Questions:
1) How do I serve the court orders to the Respondent?
2) Do I server the court orders via email( Sending the orders to the Respondent email)
3) Do I have to send all documents to the Respondent ( I mean Applicant FL401 Application, Witness Statement, Exhibits & Court Orders)
OR
Should I send only court orders to the Respondent?
4) Should I send the court orders to the Respondent using Royal Mail ?
Thank you.
hi,
no you do not send court orders to your ex. The court handles it. they send documents to you and to your ex. if your ex has a solicitor, court would send papers to them.
If you put your ex's email/phone number on the FL401 then the court will email or text the order to your ex. If not, the the order will be served by the court bailiffs. The order should say how it will be served. There will be a return hearing when your ex has the right to contest the order.
Its not usual for the applicant to serve papers or the order for non molestation cases. I suggest you email the court and ask them to email all the documents to the respondent. Bear in mind the order is not active until it is served.
hi,
it would not make sense for you to send out the non-mol paperwork to your ex by email or by hand. it's a no contact/restraining order designed to protect you from an abuser. if you listed your ex's phone number, email or home address on your application, then the courts will make contact and send them the non-mol notice. if your in any doubt you can email the clerk/court and ask them if your unsure.
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