Family Procedure Rules

FPR Part 9: Applications for a Financial Remedy

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Part 9 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 governs applications for a financial remedy — including maintenance, lump sums, property adjustment, and pension sharing orders in matrimonial and civil partnership proceedings. Note: Maintenance Pending Suit (MPS) applications are made under Part 9, but their procedure runs through Part 18.

In Plain English

The rules for asking the court for financial orders in divorce or civil partnership cases — such as maintenance, lump sums, property transfers, and pension sharing. Maintenance Pending Suit (MPS) is applied for here.

Published4 September 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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