{"id":4579,"date":"2020-02-19T19:15:33","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T19:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/?p=4579"},"modified":"2020-05-07T12:53:37","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T12:53:37","slug":"divorce-finances-what-happens-at-the-final-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.just-family-law.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/02\/19\/divorce-finances-what-happens-at-the-final-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce finances: what happens at the final hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is the most challenging time – make sure you get advice from an expert family lawyer<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>on the subject of\u00a0divorce finances: what happens at the final hearing.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0FDR crumbled<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You\u00a0didn’t reach agreement at the FDR, but not all is lost. The Judge’s indication of the likely outcome of your case\u00a0can be a wake up call. There’s plenty of opportunity in the weeks before the final hearing to negotiate and reach a settlement.<\/p>\n

The earlier you settle, the better. Heading towards a final hearing is when the serious stuff kicks in\u00a0– vital and detailed preparation – and if at this stage you decide to get legal help, it won’t come cheap: it’s the most expensive time in\u00a0any Court case.<\/p>\n

You need to follow the Court order setting out the timetable\u00a0for the lead up to the final hearing.\u00a0You’ll either have agreed it with your ex, or the Court will have imposed it.<\/p>\n

What’s the plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Follow\u00a0the timetable. It’s not optional, and there are dates to keep to. It can\u00a0include orders to provide:<\/p>\n