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	Court preparation 1917 topics Discussion about preparing for court hearings, whether it is related to the Divorce Petition, Ancillary Relief or Child Contact/Residency.	Re: what court form do I use ? by hadenoughnow 03 Apr 22
	Court outcomes 1237 topics Discuss the outcome of divorce court hearings. How did it go? What happened? What result did you get? Share your experiences and help others.	Re: financial settlement - should ... by MHIT 19 Apr 22
	Self Representation 1490 topics Discussion on Self Representation in divorce court, also know as being a Litigant In Person. What is the process? What paperwork do you need to prepare?	LIP vs Representation by MHIT Yesterday 13:57
	Court Fees 286 topics Court Fees	Re: Who pays the court costs? by .Charles 03 Mar 22

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Safety from Domestic Abuse and Special Measures in Remote and Hybrid Hearings Started on 16 Nov 20, by rubytuesday Last Post 16 Nov 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :197	Last Post by rubytuesday 16 Nov 20
Court Forms Started on 10 Jun 20, by rubytuesday Locked Last Post 10 Jun 20 by rubytuesday Locked	Replies:0 :299	Last Post by rubytuesday 10 Jun 20
The new Family Court - as from 22nd April Started on 19 Apr 14, by rubytuesday Locked Last Post 23 Apr 14 by PGtips Locked	Replies:2 :477	Last Post by PGtips 23 Apr 14

FDA/FDR to sign CBO? Started on 10 May 22, by Neves7728 Last Post 11 May 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :61	Last Post by hadenoughnow 11 May 22
Bury st Edmunds Timescales Started on 16 Aug 20, by Simonb78 Last Post 12 Apr 22 by pratwilliams 1 2 3 ... 5	Replies:28 :1589	Last Post by pratwilliams 12 Apr 22
Whats the process if we settle? Started on 25 Mar 22, by Cariade Last Post 26 Mar 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :91	Last Post by hadenoughnow 26 Mar 22
Forcible House sale Started on 07 Feb 22, by Sakalauskas Last Post 07 Feb 22 by Sakalauskas	Replies:0 :78	Last Post by Sakalauskas 07 Feb 22
Time frames Started on 24 Jan 22, by Caroline64 Last Post 25 Jan 22 by Caroline64	Replies:5 :115	Last Post by Caroline64 25 Jan 22
Judges Started on 07 Jan 22, by alreid1612 Last Post 24 Jan 22 by s59	Replies:5 :262	Last Post by s59 24 Jan 22
What forms do we need? Started on 22 Jan 22, by Shipinthenight Last Post 23 Jan 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :68	Last Post by hadenoughnow 23 Jan 22
FDR orders unclear, pls help to clarify! Started on 11 Jan 22, by littleproblems Last Post 17 Jan 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :123	Last Post by hadenoughnow 17 Jan 22
If judge makes MASSIVE errors on judgement Started on 15 May 19, by auntieapple Last Post 09 Jan 22 by auntieapple	Replies:3 :477	Last Post by auntieapple 09 Jan 22
Deemed Service Started on 11 Dec 21, by pratwilliams Last Post 11 Dec 21 by pratwilliams	Replies:0 :105	Last Post by pratwilliams 11 Dec 21
Coronavirus - courts and tribunals guidance (updated Dec 21) Started on 09 Dec 21, by rubytuesday Last Post 09 Dec 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :127	Last Post by rubytuesday 09 Dec 21
Will it make it to court Started on 18 Nov 21, by Neves7728 Last Post 03 Dec 21 by hadenoughnow 1 2	Replies:7 :344	Last Post by hadenoughnow 03 Dec 21
‘drastic and bold’ ideas to keep family matters out of court? Started on 02 Dec 21, by rubytuesday Last Post 02 Dec 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :95	Last Post by rubytuesday 02 Dec 21
New General guidance on electronic court bundles Started on 29 Nov 21, by rubytuesday Last Post 29 Nov 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :315	Last Post by rubytuesday 29 Nov 21
Warring couples face penalties for clogging up family courts. Started on 07 Nov 21, by rubytuesday Last Post 09 Nov 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:2 :181	Last Post by rubytuesday 09 Nov 21
Intervener hearing Started on 05 Nov 21, by notgettinganywherefast Last Post 05 Nov 21 by notgettinganywherefast	Replies:0 :116	Last Post by notgettinganywherefast 05 Nov 21
Alternative to FDR Started on 27 Oct 21, by notagain20 Last Post 27 Oct 21 by notagain20	Replies:2 :101	Last Post by notagain20 27 Oct 21
No order for costs Started on 01 Oct 21, by Mitzies Last Post 02 Oct 21 by .Charles	Replies:1 :131	Last Post by .Charles 02 Oct 21
FORM E - Now Cohabiting Started on 25 Jun 21, by tryingtokeepsmiling Last Post 26 Jul 21 by tryingtokeepsmiling	Replies:5 :268	Last Post by tryingtokeepsmiling 26 Jul 21
FDR pre questions and answers Started on 01 Jul 21, by mfriend Last Post 01 Jul 21 by mfriend	Replies:0 :134	Last Post by mfriend 01 Jul 21
Form E and raised questions Started on 27 Jun 21, by Mitzies Last Post 28 Jun 21 by Mitzies	Replies:2 :175	Last Post by Mitzies 28 Jun 21
do i need to attend Started on 12 May 21, by Milli66 Last Post 12 May 21 by Milli66	Replies:0 :158	Last Post by Milli66 12 May 21
Schedule of Deficiencies Started on 22 Jul 19, by SusieQ2 Last Post 28 Apr 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :2965	Last Post by hadenoughnow 28 Apr 21
How long to wait for final hearing Started on 01 Feb 21, by Moosavi Last Post 02 Apr 21 by longjulie219	Replies:1 :245	Last Post by longjulie219 02 Apr 21
Consent Order when we have an agreement Started on 30 Mar 21, by Korinne Last Post 31 Mar 21 by Korinne	Replies:2 :209	Last Post by Korinne 31 Mar 21
Setting aside or revisiting Final Consent Order Started on 28 Feb 21, by NeedsMust Last Post 12 Mar 21 by NeedsMust	Replies:3 :266	Last Post by NeedsMust 12 Mar 21
Accelerated procedure timings Started on 03 Mar 21, by notgettinganywherefast Last Post 06 Mar 21 by notgettinganywherefast	Replies:3 :194	Last Post by notgettinganywherefast 06 Mar 21
Time Restrictions on Reopening a Divorce Settlement uk Started on 22 Feb 21, by TAB03 Last Post 22 Feb 21 by .Charles	Replies:1 :213	Last Post by .Charles 22 Feb 21
Consent order Started on 19 Jan 21, by Manya Last Post 19 Jan 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :206	Last Post by rubytuesday 19 Jan 21
Form D81 & Consent Order Started on 30 Dec 20, by freddie001 Last Post 01 Jan 21 by alreid1612	Replies:1 :455	Last Post by alreid1612 01 Jan 21
Decree Absolute Started on 06 Dec 20, by Alfierock Last Post 15 Dec 20 by larryg81	Replies:1 :241	Last Post by larryg81 15 Dec 20
Happy or more confused ahead of FDR Started on 22 Nov 20, by fresh start Last Post 29 Nov 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :453	Last Post by hadenoughnow 29 Nov 20
legal issue Started on 02 Sep 20, by locky Last Post 20 Nov 20 by locky	Replies:4 :547	Last Post by locky 20 Nov 20
OCCUPATION ORDER APPLICATION Started on 20 Nov 20, by hurting2000 Last Post 20 Nov 20 by hurting2000	Replies:0 :179	Last Post by hurting2000 20 Nov 20
Lost paperwork at court Started on 09 Nov 20, by Alfierock Last Post 19 Nov 20 by Alfierock	Replies:2 :267	Last Post by Alfierock 19 Nov 20
Clean break Started on 13 Oct 20, by Alfierock Last Post 18 Oct 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :299	Last Post by hadenoughnow 18 Oct 20
Help with D11 form Started on 30 Jun 18, by Bristolexcellegend Last Post 09 Oct 20 by cass77	Replies:3 :4821	Last Post by cass77 09 Oct 20

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