What happens if one party complies with early registry requirements while the other does not?

In family law, early registry requirements are crucial for ensuring that both parties are engaging in the process effectively and in a timely manner. When one party complies with these requirements while the other does not, the legal framework typically allows for the compliant party to take action in court. This means that the party who has met the early registry obligations can file an application to proceed with the case.

The rationale behind this is rooted in the principle of maintaining fairness and efficiency in legal proceedings. If one party has fulfilled their obligations and the other has not, it is more practical and just for the compliant party to be able to move forward without unnecessary delays caused by the non-compliance of the other party. As a result, the non-compliant party may risk being excluded from further participation until they remedy their failure to comply, which can significantly impact their position in the case.

The other choices do not align with this principle: both parties proceeding equally assumes compliance from both, which is not the situation; allowing the non-compliant party to request an extension undermines the importance of timely compliance; and requiring the compliant party to wait contradicts the aim of promoting timely and efficient resolution of disputes in family law. Therefore, the compliant party's ability to file an application while potentially