Court Procedure

Part 18 Application

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An application under Part 18 of the Family Procedure Rules — the general route for 'other' applications within existing proceedings, such as asking for an extension of time, an interim order, or to vary or set aside an order. It's used for anything that doesn't have its own specific procedure set out elsewhere in the rules.

In Plain English

A general request to the court for something that doesn't have its own special form, like asking for more time or changing a previous order. It is the 'catch-all' way to ask for help with a specific issue during your case.

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Published19 August 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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