Section 72.7

If— the court may, on an application by the judgment debtor, make an order permitting the bank or building society to make a payment or payments out of the account (“a hardship payment order”). a judgment debtor is an individual; he is prevented from withdrawing money from his account with a bank or building society as a result of an interim third party debt order; and he or his family is suffering hardship in meeting ordinary living expenses as a result, An application for a hardship payment order may be made— in High Court proceedings, at the Royal Courts of Justice or to any district registry; and in County Court proceedings, to any County Court hearing centre. A judgment debtor may only apply to one court for a hardship payment order. An application notice seeking a hardship payment order must— include detailed evidence explaining why the judgment debtor needs a payment of the amount requested; and be verified by a statement of truth. Unless the court orders otherwise, the application notice— must be served on the judgment creditor at least 2 days before the hearing; but does not need to be served on the third party. A hardship payment order may— permit the third party to make one or more payments out of the account; and specify to whom the payments may be made.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-08-15