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Hi Guys,
It's been a while since I last commented, My case is still on going and yesterday the Judge ordered that it go to a final hearing allowing 3 days for it, sometime in Feb-15. I have attended 3 hearings to date and had 2 CAFCASS reports, the later report made some recommendations which neither myself or my ex-wife agreed with but neither could we agree an alternative so here we go........
I do have a couple of questions I hope someone can answer for me
1) I have to write a Position Statement which I think I am pretty comfortable with after reading up on it but my fiancé and father have also got to write statements to present before 1st Dec 14, is their statement completely different to mine or are they using the same format/content as my Position Statement?
2) Is a 3 day hearing normal? (it just seems a bit excessive to me).
3) Any general advise anyone can give regarding a final hearing would be massively helpful, I have found myself getting more frustrated and therefore more emotional during the hearings, I find myself wanting to shout "just make the ruling already" which I'm pretty sure wouldn't go down too well.
I should say that following on from my original post I have had fortnightly contacted with 2 kids since the 1st hearing but we are now stuck on additional contact (School Hols and such) and also since the 1st hearing my fiancé, 2 youngest kids and my parents have all been restricted from seeing my eldest 2 until this is all resolved, which is another sticking point, in terms of the frequency of their visits to see them.
Any help, suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated
Rich
Hi Rich
I'm a bit confused reading your post as to which children live where?
Do you or your ex have solicitors?
Are your partner and Dad joint applicants with you?
1) Position Statements - these would be similar to yours if their issues are the same as yours.
2)2-3 day hearings are not uncommon, have the court indicated if this is a Finding of Fact Hearing or if you will be expected to cross examine each other (or your solicitors to cross examine)?
3)The court may require a bundle, this is a file that contains all the paperwork from the case so far plus any evidence from both sides. If she has a solicitor and you do not, usually they prepare the bundle and you agree the contents. If you have a solicitor, they will prepare this. If neither of you does, it's usually you that does this. I've got a guide on preparing a bundle, pm me if you would like a copy of this.
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