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Court case is going into final contested hearing stage. I asked for this because I didn't agree with section 7 report findings.
I have today received ex's reply to my statement to court.
I do feel that there are things that need answered, should I reply to this, obviously with a copy to court.
Or say nothing and bring it up in court on the day?
If it is truly a final hearing you will have chance to cross examine any pertinent evidence by way of questioning.
I'm led to believe it is, I recall the judge at last hearing saying it would be for 3 hours .
Fully contested final hearings are usually listed for a minimum of a day. If you were ordered to file a statement and your ex was ordered to file a response; it's likely that your last court directions will state that you do not have permission to file further statements or evidence. Have a look through, if it states this, you would need to write to the court to ask permission to file.
As Yoji says - if it's a full hearing, you will be given chance to cross examine the other side.
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