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

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Can a court hearing be done on the telephone? Guidelines for telephone hearings in district registries and County courts Telephone hearings in civil hearings were introduced in 1999 as part of the ... 08 Feb 13, by dukey Latest 14 Mar 13 by merlin123	Replies:1 :1549	Latest by merlin123 14 Mar 13
Financial Proceedings Financial proceedings can only be commenced when there are proceedings for either divorce; nullity (an annulment) or judicial separation underway. They are ref ... 11 Aug 09, by D L Latest 09 Nov 11 by Shane Jimison	Replies:2 :1186	Latest by Shane Jimison 09 Nov 11
What financial orders can the court make? 1. An order for maintenance pending suit; 2. An order for periodical payments or secured periodical payments; 3. A lump sum order; 4. A property adj ... 11 Aug 09, by D L	Replies:0 :1070
WHAT DOES THE COURT CONSIDER WHEN SPLITTING ASSETS The court has to consider section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 in order to make a decision as to how to divide your assets, incomes and liabilies. ... 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked	Replies:0 :1547
HOW TO COMPLETE A FORM A The Form A is the application to court for the division of the finances and/or an application for spousal maintenance before everything else is resolved. 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked	Replies:0 :1568
HOW TO COMPLETE A FORM E Page 1: Put your name in the left hand box. You only complete the right hand box if there are proceedings issued (i.e. you are not doing volunt ... 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked	Replies:0 :2742

Form A - Advice Hello, Im after a sanity check on completing Form A if possible. We've come to an amicable agreement and are looking to wrap up the divorce wi ... 29 Aug 25, by Chris82 Latest 01 Sep 25 by Chris82	Replies:2 :415	Latest by Chris82 01 Sep 25
Without prejudice offers Do I need to send all of my without prejudice offers to the court? We have both submitted one offer but I don't know what to do now? If anyone can just poi ... 10 Aug 25, by SilverSeller Latest 11 Aug 25 by .Charles	Replies:1 :317	Latest by .Charles 11 Aug 25
Completing Form H Statement of Costs? So I've filed for a Divorce. Initially I sort legal advice from a soliitor but very quickly ran out of money. I ... 09 Jun 25, by PMcGoohan Latest 30 Jun 25 by .Charles	Replies:6 :292	Latest by .Charles 30 Jun 25
How to request earlier hearing? Hi, could anyone advise how I can ask the court to bring forward a court hearing please? My ex and I are in court trying to negotiate him paying maintenance ... 16 May 25, by Mary-Ellen	Replies:0 :334
Form E Good morning, I am completing Form E and have a question please re. 1.16 which asks 1.16 Your present residence and the occupants of it and on what term ... 14 Apr 25, by Ainres Latest 15 Apr 25 by Ainres	Replies:2 :157	Latest by Ainres 15 Apr 25
Ex wife won't comply with financial disclosure Divorce was finalised last summer. We have one child with shared custody. I didn't realise I needed a separate financial separation until I was advised as ... 28 Mar 25, by Yorkie12 Latest 29 Mar 25 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :290	Latest by WYSPECIAL 29 Mar 25
* Supporting documents ! * Hello I really could do with some help. I submitted the e form, and having spent hours preparing all supporting documents, submitted them all ... 14 Feb 25, by seabz Latest 20 Mar 25 by EnJayAitch	Replies:4 :295	Latest by EnJayAitch 20 Mar 25
URGENT Hello I am trying to submit the e form and all the many documents by email to the court. I am told by the court they can only accept 3 "d ... 14 Feb 25, by seabz	Replies:0 :176
URGENTLY IN NEED OF HELP I have really made a mess of my divorce proceedings because I have been very ill, with sick notes ect ggoing back to June last year, to date. This means I have ... 20 Jan 25, by Audiyh07wpx	Replies:0 :244
Very unequal consent order - approvable? Hello, my wife and I are divorcing amicably after 13 years of marriage. Our savings earned from combined income are £25k, but we live in a house that passed do ... 27 Oct 24, by Nr2090 Latest 28 Oct 24 by benadams201	Replies:3 :436	Latest by benadams201 28 Oct 24
Completing D81 Hello can anyone give me advice on how to complete certain questions on the D81 form please ... 29 Sep 24, by Lindsay70 Latest 30 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :238	Latest by WYSPECIAL 30 Sep 24
Financial Order Application? Hi there, Hoping someone can help. Received my initial divorce paperwork from my wife which I need to sign and send back by the end of the mon ... 24 Sep 24, by Anon101101 Latest 24 Sep 24 by Anon101101	Replies:2 :288	Latest by Anon101101 24 Sep 24
„Unfinished” divorce Good afternoon. I need advice/help. Married in 2009 in Poland. We both live in UK. Since 2016 separate houses/addresses. She applied for separation in 2018. Sin ... 28 Aug 24, by Apmenikt Latest 29 Aug 24 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :242	Latest by wikivorce team 29 Aug 24
How do I Prepare for an Occupation Order Hearing Hello All, I am in receipt of a non-molestation order (emotional & psychological abuse) and am awaiting a hearing date for an occupation order whic ... 06 Aug 24, by SuddenlySingle38	Replies:0 :352
Urgent Court Documents to file-permission Hi can anybody help, I jave a hearing on 23rd July 2024 opposing an occupational order and the applicants solicitor has refused to include my documents in the b ... 18 Jul 24, by louby3365 Latest 21 Jul 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :280	Latest by hadenoughnow 21 Jul 24
Help with ES1 for LIP Brief summary - filed for FDR April 2023. First hearing Nov 2023. Stbx was represented but dispensed with his solicitor after first hearing. He completely refus ... 13 Jul 24, by DeeP66 Latest 20 Jul 24 by DeeP66	Replies:2 :265	Latest by DeeP66 20 Jul 24
FDR hearing prep Both sides have solicitors but i am worried what will happen next. The hearing is in 10 days but the other side has missed all the deadlines and hasn't pro ... 15 Jul 24, by SPaw	Replies:0 :253
Form A I'm just preparing form A and just a couple of questions. Where does my case number come from (is it the same number as my divorce?). Also in nature of app ... 03 Jul 24, by Birchall	Replies:0 :425
How to submit a D11 when case has been transferred to high court Hi, My finance case was being heard by the normal local family court. However, the final hearing has been scheduled to take place at the royal courts o ... 11 May 24, by gaiusmarius Latest 16 May 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :1203	Latest by hadenoughnow 16 May 24
Going to a divorce court without solicitor Hi I'm due to go to court for divorce financial settlement but cannot afford a solicitor and really struggling with what paperwork to send to the court. Ca ... 07 May 24, by DianeB Latest 08 May 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :418	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 May 24
d23 notice of hearing Hi there, I just recieved a d23 letter from the court with a date for a hearing next month. My ex (respondent) applied for Decree absolute and he has comple ... 01 Apr 24, by lks6 Latest 02 Apr 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :393	Latest by hadenoughnow 02 Apr 24
Notice of First Appointment Hi - Looking for some advice please. I had a solicitor until last week, but had to cancel her services due to the high costs (I've spent £9,000 on her ... 01 Apr 24, by Joanne Slater Latest 02 Apr 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :418	Latest by hadenoughnow 02 Apr 24
Set aside hearing tomorrow - HELP HI, I have made an application to set aside a financial consent order made in July last year. I used form N244 to make the application, included a leng ... 11 Feb 24, by poss Latest 12 Feb 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :480	Latest by hadenoughnow 12 Feb 24
What documents are considered relevant for FDR? I am the Applicant and a litigant in person. We have an FDR coming up and I am preparing the bundle. My ex wants to include lots of additional documents in the ... 13 Jan 24, by cturpin Latest 14 Jan 24 by cturpin	Replies:2 :570	Latest by cturpin 14 Jan 24
Summary of Issues? Can anyone advise what a summary of issues is? I understand that it is probably a list of all issues but how should it be documented/laid out? ... 09 Jan 24, by Heart2 Latest 09 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :393	Latest by hadenoughnow 09 Jan 24
Documentation We have a final hearing coming up soon. We have been given a low page limit for our final witness statements on which we wish to rely which includes ex ... 29 Dec 23, by CL2023 Latest 30 Dec 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :332	Latest by hadenoughnow 30 Dec 23
Financial Powers of the Court Hi, I am new here! I am currently going through separation and am at the point of going to court since I do not believe what is on my ex’s payslips and p60 th ... 31 Oct 23, by jenc41 Latest 01 Nov 23 by .Charles	Replies:1 :382	Latest by .Charles 01 Nov 23
How can I complete ES2 if H failed to disclose assets even house in form E Im due to file ES2 tomorrow 7 days before first appointment. But filling tonight I realise I cant enter anything as I have no assets in my name and H failed to ... 10 Oct 23, by auntieapple Latest 11 Oct 23 by auntieapple	Replies:2 :564	Latest by auntieapple 11 Oct 23
Home notice Good evening can anyone help with what could happen following a final hearing, fmh in one sole name but home notice on preventing sale so house needs s ... 08 Oct 23, by trigger70	Replies:0 :401
Income and Expenditure:FormE Court ordered form E to be submitted by a certain date he has not submitted and no word from his lawyer even though I have chased. what should I do nex ... 02 Oct 23, by BackonTrack	Replies:0 :332
protecting identity of new partner Hi All. I am trying to reach a financial settlement with my wife without involving expensive lawyers. We are exchanging financial documents. On my bank ... 28 Sep 23, by laconic Latest 30 Sep 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :400	Latest by hadenoughnow 30 Sep 23
Cross examination questions I am acting as litigant in person. This is not a personal choice, however I am currently not working and unable to afford representation. My wife how ... 20 Sep 23, by divorcee_1972	Replies:0 :372
Pre Trial Review Is there a specific set of documents I need to have ready for Pre Trial Review - I am working on a detailed position statement clearly outlining the issues ... 04 Sep 23, by PwikiF	Replies:0 :402
First Hearing brought forward - can I change it back? I had the forms from the stbex's application a month ago, which said the first hearing would be in Feb 2024. Today I received an email saying it has been b ... 14 Aug 23, by JCIMS Latest 15 Aug 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :424	Latest by hadenoughnow 15 Aug 23

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