ࡱ > 4 6 3 { bjbjٙ 4 F F F F F Z Z Z Z n Z 4 ] m y = ? ? ? ? ? ? $ Z c F ] ] c F F x F F = = HE ) 0 F ` c c : Form F21Form of notice to defender where it is stated that defender consents to the granting of decree of separation Rule 33.14(1)(a)(ii)YOU ARE GIVEN NOTICE that the copy initial writ served on you with this notice states that you consent to the grant of decree of separation. 1.If you do so consent the consequences for you are that- (a)provided the pursuer establishes the fact that he [or she] has not cohabited with you at any time during a continuous period of one year after the date of your marriage and immediately preceding the bringing of this action and that you consent, a decree of separation will be granted; (b)on the grant of decree of separation you will be obliged to live apart from the pursuer but the marriage will continue to subsist; you will continue to have a legal obligation to support your spouse and children; Apart from these, there may be other consequences for you depending upon your particular circumstances. 2.You are entitled, whether or not you consent to the grant of decree of separation in this action, to apply to the sheriff in this action- (a)to make financial or other provision for you under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985; (b)for an order under Section 11 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 in respect of any child of the marriage, or any child accepted as such, who is under 16 years of age; or (c)for any other competent order. 3.IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE ORDERS you should consult a solicitor with a view to lodging a notice of intention to defend (Form F26). 4.If, after consideration, you wish to consent to the grant of decree of separation in this action, you should complete and sign the attached notice of consent (Form F22) and send it to the sheriff clerk at the sheriff court referred to in the initial writ and other papers within 21 days of (insert the date on which service was executed. N.B. Rule 5.3(2) relating to postal service or intimation). 5.If, at a later stage, you wish to withdraw your consent to decree being granted against you in this action, you must inform the sheriff clerk immediately in writing. Date (insert date) Signed Solicitor for the pursuer (add designation and business address) v w x } ! D J ( * Q t 缥ӔӔk]ӔӔӔӔkӔkk h