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Discussion about preparing for court hearings, whether it is related to the Divorce Petition, Ancillary Relief or Child Contact/Residency.

Subject	Replies /	Last Post
Can a court hearing be done on the telephone? Started on 08 Feb 13, by dukey Last Post 14 Mar 13 by merlin123	Replies:1 :578	Last Post by merlin123 14 Mar 13
Financial Proceedings Started on 11 Aug 09, by D L Last Post 09 Nov 11 by Shane Jimison	Replies:2 :586	Last Post by Shane Jimison 09 Nov 11
What financial orders can the court make? Started on 11 Aug 09, by D L Last Post 11 Aug 09 by D L	Replies:0 :479	Last Post by D L 11 Aug 09
WHAT DOES THE COURT CONSIDER WHEN SPLITTING ASSETS Started on 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked Last Post 03 Oct 08 by D L Locked	Replies:0 :852	Last Post by D L 03 Oct 08
HOW TO COMPLETE A FORM A Started on 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked Last Post 03 Oct 08 by D L Locked	Replies:0 :740	Last Post by D L 03 Oct 08
HOW TO COMPLETE A FORM E Started on 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked Last Post 03 Oct 08 by D L Locked	Replies:0 :1643	Last Post by D L 03 Oct 08

what court form do I use ? Started on 23 Mar 22, by cantstopcrying Last Post 03 Apr 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :70	Last Post by hadenoughnow 03 Apr 22
Bundle pages Started on 28 Jan 22, by littleproblems Last Post 31 Jan 22 by seeingawaythrough	Replies:3 :138	Last Post by seeingawaythrough 31 Jan 22
Chronology examples? Started on 26 Jan 22, by littleproblems Last Post 26 Jan 22 by littleproblems	Replies:2 :100	Last Post by littleproblems 26 Jan 22
Directions Started on 06 Dec 21, by notgettinganywherefast Last Post 06 Dec 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :106	Last Post by rubytuesday 06 Dec 21
Ex contesting costs order at decree nisi hearing. Started on 30 Jul 13, by Sucee Last Post 14 Nov 21 by Divorcingapp 1 2 3 4	Replies:21 :1461	Last Post by Divorcingapp 14 Nov 21
Is it worth trying ? Started on 10 Nov 21, by May Pole Last Post 10 Nov 21 by May Pole	Replies:0 :139	Last Post by May Pole 10 Nov 21
Form H query Started on 23 Oct 21, by seeingawaythrough Last Post 25 Oct 21 by seeingawaythrough	Replies:5 :141	Last Post by seeingawaythrough 25 Oct 21
Court Bundle Started on 19 Oct 21, by blackmass Last Post 20 Oct 21 by seeingawaythrough	Replies:3 :183	Last Post by seeingawaythrough 20 Oct 21
Vacate Hearings Started on 14 Oct 21, by Flatliner Last Post 19 Oct 21 by Flatliner	Replies:2 :165	Last Post by Flatliner 19 Oct 21
Form E Started on 16 Oct 21, by AnnH Last Post 16 Oct 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :118	Last Post by hadenoughnow 16 Oct 21
Can you cancel the Financial Court Hearings Started on 06 Oct 21, by Flatliner Last Post 07 Oct 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :168	Last Post by hadenoughnow 07 Oct 21
Respondent hasn’t done his Sec 25 or updated Financial Disclosure Started on 06 Sep 21, by Gymnast18 Last Post 06 Sep 21 by Gymnast18	Replies:0 :135	Last Post by Gymnast18 06 Sep 21
Mortgage Certificate & Housing Needs Started on 10 Aug 21, by Nebulus Last Post 10 Aug 21 by Nebulus	Replies:0 :176	Last Post by Nebulus 10 Aug 21
Section 25 statement for Final Hearing Started on 28 Jul 21, by Gymnast18 Last Post 29 Jul 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :269	Last Post by rubytuesday 29 Jul 21
My FDR has Magistrate instead of Judge...Why? Started on 15 Jul 21, by Chevette Last Post 15 Jul 21 by Chevette	Replies:4 :177	Last Post by Chevette 15 Jul 21
bundle for telephone hearing Started on 08 Jul 21, by celine1234 Last Post 09 Jul 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :154	Last Post by hadenoughnow 09 Jul 21
FDR, urgent advice needed. Started on 24 Jun 21, by Elli6 Last Post 25 Jun 21 by Elli6 1 2	Replies:7 :518	Last Post by Elli6 25 Jun 21
What does 'effect service' mean? Started on 22 Jun 21, by caitriona Last Post 22 Jun 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:5 :136	Last Post by rubytuesday 22 Jun 21
Application on notice to the respondent Started on 21 Jun 21, by sinkingsand Last Post 22 Jun 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :181	Last Post by rubytuesday 22 Jun 21
Wop offer Started on 16 Jun 21, by Elli6 Last Post 18 Jun 21 by Elli6 1 2	Replies:7 :398	Last Post by Elli6 18 Jun 21
Provision for Deficiencies Started on 15 Jun 21, by notgettinganywherefast Last Post 15 Jun 21 by notgettinganywherefast	Replies:4 :156	Last Post by notgettinganywherefast 15 Jun 21
WOP offer Started on 07 Jun 21, by Elli6 Last Post 14 Jun 21 by Elli6	Replies:5 :252	Last Post by Elli6 14 Jun 21
WOP template Started on 12 Jun 21, by Elli6 Last Post 12 Jun 21 by Elli6	Replies:0 :161	Last Post by Elli6 12 Jun 21
Delayed FDR hearing date because of COVID Started on 11 May 21, by wherethelandlies Last Post 11 May 21 by wherethelandlies	Replies:0 :180	Last Post by wherethelandlies 11 May 21
domestic abuse and settlement Started on 10 May 21, by Milli66 Last Post 10 May 21 by Milli66	Replies:0 :204	Last Post by Milli66 10 May 21
Offers Started on 05 May 21, by Elli6 Last Post 10 May 21 by Elli6 1 2 3	Replies:14 :622	Last Post by Elli6 10 May 21
Deed of trust Started on 08 Sep 16, by stacyg Last Post 04 May 21 by Elli6	Replies:2 :250	Last Post by Elli6 04 May 21
Last Minute Information. Started on 30 Apr 21, by cantstopcrying Last Post 03 May 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:6 :254	Last Post by hadenoughnow 03 May 21
Will deposit count Started on 01 May 21, by Elli6 Last Post 02 May 21 by Elli6	Replies:4 :230	Last Post by Elli6 02 May 21
Sale of House Started on 26 Apr 21, by cantstopcrying Last Post 27 Apr 21 by .Charles	Replies:1 :232	Last Post by .Charles 27 Apr 21
Court Prep Stage a/b/c?! plse Started on 05 Apr 21, by WikiMonkey Last Post 07 Apr 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :205	Last Post by hadenoughnow 07 Apr 21
Rescheduled FDA and no directions Started on 30 Mar 21, by notgettinganywherefast Last Post 31 Mar 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :175	Last Post by hadenoughnow 31 Mar 21
Help Please!!! Is a bundle required for First Hearing for Financial Remedy Started on 25 Mar 21, by Inthemix20 Last Post 29 Mar 21 by Inthemix20	Replies:4 :274	Last Post by Inthemix20 29 Mar 21
Self repping / serving case bundle / both LIPs Started on 06 Apr 20, by brokensoul Last Post 24 Mar 21 by Ammu 1 2	Replies:7 :888	Last Post by Ammu 24 Mar 21

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