What happens once an application is made?

The parties involved will receive a date on which to attend court. This is known as Directions Hearing. It is a hearing to decide what the issues are between the parties and what procedural action needs to be taken before there is a full hearing on the issues of contact. Different courts operate in different ways across the country. A person making an application to court will be able to gain advice from the courts about the process of going to court, but the court will not be able to provide legal advice.

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