(1)

A party may apply under rule 5.06 to attend the hearing of an Application for Divorce (Form 3) by electronic communication.

(2) Subject to Part 3.4:

(a)

if the applicant fails to attend the hearing in person or by a lawyer, the application may be dismissed; and

(b)

if the respondent fails to attend the hearing in person or by a lawyer, the applicant may proceed with the hearing as if the application were undefended.