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	Court preparation 1891 topics Discussion about preparing for court hearings, whether it is related to the Divorce Petition, Ancillary Relief or Child Contact/Residency.	Re: Court Prep Stage a/b/c?! plse by hadenoughnow 07 Apr 21
	Court outcomes 1226 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: FDR by WYSPECIAL 02 Apr 21
	Self Representation 1472 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?	Re: Adjournment Advice by hadenoughnow 10 Apr 21
	Court Fees 278 topics Court Fees	agreed form of order, separate ... by Chevette Yesterday 11:35

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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 :58	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 :162	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 :260	Last Post by PGtips 23 Apr 14

How long to wait for final hearing Started on 01 Feb 21, by Moosavi Last Post 02 Apr 21 by longjulie219	Replies:1 :112	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 :60	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 :126	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 :84	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 :79	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 :87	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 :79	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 :109	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 :257	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 :406	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 :61	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 :104	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 :148	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 :2968	Last Post by cass77 09 Oct 20
question 5 on D10 Started on 06 Oct 20, by MissH20 Last Post 06 Oct 20 by MissH20	Replies:2 :87	Last Post by MissH20 06 Oct 20
Withdrawing Court application Started on 21 Sep 20, by EmilyKay2020 Last Post 22 Sep 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :96	Last Post by hadenoughnow 22 Sep 20
Remote Hearings Follow Up Survey Started on 17 Sep 20, by rubytuesday Last Post 17 Sep 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :170	Last Post by rubytuesday 17 Sep 20
re applying for decree absolute, Ex's solicitors threatening costs Started on 16 Sep 20, by Chevette Last Post 16 Sep 20 by .Charles	Replies:1 :120	Last Post by .Charles 16 Sep 20
Decree absolute SET ASIDE- guidance please. Started on 06 Sep 20, by Chevette Last Post 14 Sep 20 by Chevette	Replies:4 :226	Last Post by Chevette 14 Sep 20
DO I ATTEND COURT ?? Started on 02 Sep 20, by freddie001 Last Post 03 Sep 20 by .Charles	Replies:1 :153	Last Post by .Charles 03 Sep 20
Bury st Edmunds Timescales Started on 16 Aug 20, by Simonb78 Last Post 17 Aug 20 by suzy21	Replies:2 :257	Last Post by suzy21 17 Aug 20
Prohibited steps order Started on 24 Jul 20, by AliceJ Last Post 24 Jul 20 by AliceJ	Replies:0 :118	Last Post by AliceJ 24 Jul 20
Guidance for litigants in person on remote hearings in the Family Court Started on 20 Jul 20, by rubytuesday Last Post 20 Jul 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :373	Last Post by rubytuesday 20 Jul 20
Self Rep - barrister attacks Started on 13 Jul 20, by HereForHelp123 Last Post 13 Jul 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :182	Last Post by hadenoughnow 13 Jul 20
More Video Hearings for Family Court Cases Started on 02 Jul 20, by rubytuesday Last Post 02 Jul 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :273	Last Post by rubytuesday 02 Jul 20
How do I enforce a court order? Started on 24 Jun 20, by shadymike9 Last Post 25 Jun 20 by .Charles	Replies:1 :129	Last Post by .Charles 25 Jun 20
Free Online Course - The Modern Judiciary: Who They Are & What They Do Started on 19 Jun 20, by rubytuesday Last Post 19 Jun 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :137	Last Post by rubytuesday 19 Jun 20
Deemed Service Started on 14 Jun 20, by The Wick Last Post 14 Jun 20 by The Wick	Replies:0 :163	Last Post by The Wick 14 Jun 20
20 week delay for consent orders Started on 02 Jun 20, by rubytuesday Last Post 06 Jun 20 by AshleyM	Replies:1 :495	Last Post by AshleyM 06 Jun 20
Application for financial order - what to expect as respondent Started on 10 May 20, by ATMSPC Last Post 18 May 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :272	Last Post by hadenoughnow 18 May 20
D81 form ex partner lied on form? Started on 23 Sep 17, by MysteryB Last Post 16 May 20 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:5 :1114	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 16 May 20
Official copy of land registry title Started on 01 May 20, by nelleh Last Post 05 May 20 by nelleh	Replies:2 :205	Last Post by nelleh 05 May 20
FDA, Questions and Answers Started on 05 May 20, by Wembley1234 Last Post 05 May 20 by Wembley1234	Replies:0 :178	Last Post by Wembley1234 05 May 20
Self representattion - 1st Court date Started on 15 Apr 20, by shadymike9 Last Post 24 Apr 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :325	Last Post by hadenoughnow 24 Apr 20
Court appeal hearing rights Started on 09 Apr 20, by Bobett Last Post 09 Apr 20 by Bobett	Replies:0 :236	Last Post by Bobett 09 Apr 20
COVID 19 National Guidance for the Family Court Started on 20 Mar 20, by rubytuesday Last Post 04 Apr 20 by Paulav	Replies:6 :524	Last Post by Paulav 04 Apr 20
Postponing the Court hearing Started on 26 Mar 20, by Scarletta77 Last Post 26 Mar 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :245	Last Post by rubytuesday 26 Mar 20

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