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It's a while since I had LiPs on the other side. However, when I did, I soon learned that it was expedient to write to them more than one might ordinarily, explaining briefly what they were supposed to do next. This wasn't out of altruism, or because a judge said so, but because when I didn't the LiP would invariably plead ignorance, be sympathised with by the judge, another hearing would be adjourned, and yet more cost incurred. Being able to show that they knew exactly what was required, because I had told them (politely, accurately and in plain English) greatly lessened the chance of their successfully weeping their way to an adjournment or stay and yet more expense.

But in the 1980s a judge did once order me to assist the LiP along the lines reported here. I complied of course (and the client agreed) as it was plain the (likely irrecoverable) additional cost of not 'assisting' the LiP would be greater than the cost of doing so.

Not necessarily approving of this initiative, just pointing out it can sometimes be expedient in practice.