Form 49.8-L 
 
Form of notice of intimation to third party or other person having an interest in an application under the Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981 
 
Date: (date of posting or other method of intimation) 
 
To: (name and address as in warrant for intimation) 

TAKE NOTICE 
 
(Pursuer’s name and address), pursuer has brought an action against (defender’s name and address), defender, in the Court of Session, Edinburgh.  A copy of the summons in the action is attached.  In the action, the court may make an order affecting occupancy rights in property at (address of property) in which you have an interest. 
 
You may apply to the court by minute to become a party to the action.  You must do so at the Office of Court, Court of Session, 2 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ within [21] days after the date of intimation to you of the summons [or if the warrant for intimation is executed before calling of the summons, within seven days after the summons calls in court.  The summons will not call in court earlier than [21] days after the date of intimation to you of the summons].  The date of intimation is the date stated at the top of this notice unless intimation has been made by post in which case the date of intimation is the day after that date. 
 
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT THE EFFECT OF THIS NOTICE, you should consult a solicitor, Citizens Advice Bureau or other local advice agency or adviser immediately. 
 
 (Signed) 
 
 Messenger-at-Arms 
 [or Solicitor [or Agent] for pursuer] 
 (Address)