Background:
The Applicant sought protective relief where the Respondent’s precise address was unknown.
Relevant Law:
Family Law Act 1996; FPR provisions relating to service.
Issues:
Effective service and whether the parties’ child should be added to the protective order.
Challenges:
Ensuring enforceability in circumstances of incomplete address information.
Decision:
An order was secured with provision for further service steps once address details were confirmed. The matter was timetabled for review, maintaining protection while addressing procedural requirements.
This reflects practical problem-solving frequently required in urgent family law cases in Kent.