(1)  This rule applies if –

(a) a certificate of service of initiating process has not been filed in the proceedings; or

(b) a certificate of service of initiating process has been filed in the proceedings (being a certificate in due form within the meaning of rule 970F(2) ) that states that service has not been effected –

and the defendant has not appeared or filed a notice of address for service.

(2)  If this rule applies, default judgment may not be given against the defendant unless the Court is satisfied that –

(a) the initiating process was forwarded to the Central Authority, or to an additional authority, for the Hague Convention country in which service of the initiating process was requested; and

(b) a period that is adequate in the circumstances (being a period of not less than 6 months) has elapsed since the date on which initiating process was so forwarded; and

(c) every reasonable effort has been made –

(i) to obtain a certificate of service from the relevant certifying authority; or

(ii) to effect service of the initiating process –

as the case requires.