Solicitors at Court

Solicitors will do most of the actual Court work itself. They will usually do most of the "advocacy" which means putting your case to the Judge.

In divorce finance and children cases most of the appointments at court will be at the County Court with a District Judge, and will relate to procedural matters such as when statements should be filed, what experts should be allowed etc.

These appointments are essential to the case management as they ensure that there is as little delay as possible.

It is also an excellent time to negotiate and your solicitor will spend a great deal of any waiting time talking to your opponents Solicitor to see if any common ground can be reached and most Court cases are either settled in correspondence or at the door of the court.

If your Solicitor appears to be friendly with the other Solicitor do not be alarmed or upset as most Solicitors in each area who practice family law know each other very well and this does not mean they will not be doing their best for you!

If you are undertaking your own proceedings, do not be intimidated by your opponent solicitor, they have a duty to afford you all reasonable care and assistance because you are acting for yourself.

In any hearings the Judge will also be as helpful as possible to try and assist you with the rules and conduct expected of you in the case.

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Information on this page is current and last updated: 12/03/2008

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