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how long.....
25 Jan 08 #11850 by Fiona
Reply from Fiona
Actually, I think Will is quite right 
it's best to focus on the questions in hand. Too often issues get fudged because threads go off on a tangent and also not everyone is comfortable about giving detail over the internet. Therefore I'll stick with attempting to answer the original question: how long?
In England & Wales typically from the start of the case it takes 4-8 months to reach settlement before the first court hearing and 6—12 months going to a contested final hearing.Although each individual case is different and some may be longer than this.
it's best to focus on the questions in hand. Too often issues get fudged because threads go off on a tangent and also not everyone is comfortable about giving detail over the internet. Therefore I'll stick with attempting to answer the original question: how long?In England & Wales typically from the start of the case it takes 4-8 months to reach settlement before the first court hearing and 6—12 months going to a contested final hearing.Although each individual case is different and some may be longer than this.
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