(1) Unless the Court otherwise directs, evidence in chief on the hearing of all applications under the Commonwealth Act shall be by affidavit.
(2) A copy of an affidavit on which the applicant intends to rely shall be served on any person to whom notice of the application has been given.
(3) A copy of an affidavit on which a person other than the applicant intends to rely shall be served on the applicant and any other person, if known, to whom notice of the application has been given.