Preparing to go to court

Resolving family issues through the system is still a reality for many families and despite significant changes in the court system it can be an eye-opening experience for those involved. The depiction of family law in the media can often portray a misleading image of what the court will be like and how the day might progress. This compounds the shock that people often experience when confronted with the reality that important decisions are being made about their future by a judge.

In family law the majority of clients wish to avoid court if they can and understand that there are significant financial and emotional costs involved. However if proceedings have been issued they cannot be ignored and even if there are ongoing negotiations to try to resolve matters to avoid attendance at a hearing it is necessary for solicitors and clients alike to prepare for court in parallel with the ongoing negotiations.

So how best can clients prepare for a hearing and how can solicitors help them?

Understand the purpose of the hearing
As the client make sure that you know exactly what the...

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