Family Law: What is a ‘directions hearing’?

If you are in the Court, you may be required to go to a directions hearing.

 In a directions hearing, the Court will consider the dispute in question and the respective situations of the parties. Hearing Directions are also usually heard before a registrar and not a judge. The Court then decides which documents should be filed and served before the matter goes to a hearing.

 The Court will not decide the matter at a directions hearing. It will only make procedural Orders so that the parties and the Court can be prepared for the final or interim hearing. Nonetheless, a directions hearing is very important because it ensures you don’t appear in court for final orders only to be missing a crucial piece of documentation.

 If you have a family law matter, concerns or questions about reaching a conclusion in your family law property settlement or dispute resolution in your family law issue and want to find out more please do not hesitate to contact us on 9688 6023 or email us at info@franklegal.com.au.

 This article is provided to the reader for general information. It is not legal advice. It was written by Andrea Spencer & Emily Graham and edited by James Frank.

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