PART 9APPLICATIONS FOR A FINANCIAL REMEDY

CHAPTER 3APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL REMEDIES FOR CHILDREN

Application by parent, guardian etc for financial remedy in respect of children9.10

1

The following people may apply for a financial remedy in respect of a child—

a

a parent, guardian or special guardian of any child of the family;

b

any person in whose favour a residence order has been made with respect to a child of the family, and any applicant for such an order;

c

any other person who is entitled to apply for a residence order with respect to a child;

d

a local authority, where an order has been made under section 31(1)(a) of the 1989 Act placing a child in its care;

e

the Official Solicitor, if appointed the children’s guardian of a child of the family under rule 16.24; and

f

a child of the family who has been given permission to apply for a financial remedy.

2

In this rule “residence order” has the meaning given to it by section 8(1) of the 1989 Act.