Family Law – ShenSmith

First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointments (FHDRA) and what to expect on the day in court

This is what to expect from a First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment in court.

It will be the first time the court has heard the main arguments from each party and will expect the parties to try to resolve as many issues as they can between them before narrowing down the core issues that the court will have to decide. The court will then look at dates for any evidence and witness statements and the next hearing.

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False Allegations in Family Court | How to deal with false allegations

What to do if false allegations in family court are made against you.

The court will not make assumptions on allegations made against another party. The court will want to hear full evidence from both sides before making has two allegations made by one party against.

The court is going to take a cautious approach to allegations made between parties but will want to hear full evidence before making any finding of fact.

I hope you find this guidance useful, although it is not intended as a replacement for formal legal advice.

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Understanding Prohibited Steps Orders

This is what Prohibited Steps Orders are, why they are used, and what you will need to do to get an injunction of the court in a family law case under the Children Act 1989.