Form 49.8-A 
 
Form of notice of intimation to children and next of kin in family action where address of defender is not known 
 
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 (name of defender), defender, your father [or mother, or brother or other relative as the case may be] in the Court of Session, Edinburgh.  A copy of the summons in the action is attached.  The address of (name of defender) is not known.  If you know of his [or her] present address you should immediately inform the Deputy Principal Clerk of Session, 2 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ (Telephone: 0131-225-2595). 
 
In any event you may apply to the court by minute for leave 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)