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The Family Court Process, Step by Step

Knowing what happens next takes a lot of fear out of the process. These guides cover each hearing type, who is in the room, and what the court is trying to decide.

What happens at a FHDRA

First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment: who is in the room, what is decided, and what to bring.

8 min read

What should I take to court?

Everything to have with you on the day, and the things nobody tells you until you are already standing outside the courtroom.

6 min read

How to prepare for CAFCASS

Who they are, what they are assessing, and the single biggest mistake parents make when they speak to them.

8 min read

Other sections

  • Common questions
  • Court forms
  • Evidence
  • Communication

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