This document discusses amending pleadings like an application, answer, or reply in family court. It explains that a party can amend their application without consent if the other party has not yet responded. However, consent is needed to amend an application if the other party has already filed an answer. The rules provide that courts must allow amendments unless it would disadvantage the other party in a way that costs or an adjournment could not compensate for. Therefore, consenting to amendments is generally recommended unless other factors exist, and requesting costs if more response is needed.