Intervenor

Hi,

What happens if the intervenor in a case does not acknowledge the court Directions to intervene regarding financials as part of FH?

Therefore doesn''t submit any statements and/or doesn''t show up in court.

Thank you.

It''s down to the judge to decide, the is no standard, each case will be dealt with accordingly.

Thanks Dukey.
Do you know if the Judge can make an order that is binding on the Intervenor even in absence of them turning up?

Yes, the court can make an order that is binding upon anybody who is a party in the proceedings - this would include the intervenor.

The intervenor would usually have had to make an application to the court to intervene in proceedings therefore they are inviting the court to make an appropriate order - even if this is not in their best interests.

Charles

Hi Charles,

I see on this post, www.wikivorce.com/divorce/Divorce-Advice...n/Page-2.html#453866

You mention that the intervenor''s cost will be paid for jpintly by the applicant and respondent unless the judge directs otherwise.

How is this usually reflected? In the case i''m aware of, it makes no reference to who should pick up the intervenors cost''s on the FDR direction order.

Appreciate your guidance.

It depends what happens during the proceedings. The intervenor''s status in proceedings is in a civil law capacity therefore they will receive their costs if they are have to become party to proceedings to protect their position.

The intervenor is usually represented by another solicitor as representation by one of the solicitors acting for the applicant and respondent would usually cause a conflict of interests.

Any costs order would be made by consent if the matter was settled or at the final hearing when the judge would see whether the intervenor won or lost heir point.

Charles

It turns out that the ''intervenor'' doesn''t have the money to instruct a solicitor and intervene.

It seems a bit bizarre that in the absence of being able to intervene due to money, and they cannot self rep due to other issues, that their said interest may just be swept aside.

Any advice on what can be done in this situation?