Subjects:

Family Law

Contents:

Background

the old rules and the new - adversarial v inquisitorial

the overriding objective

defining the issues

evidence

commencement of proceedings

particular applications

the first appointment

financial dispute resolution appointment

the hearing

costs and settlement

legal aid and the statutory charge

enforcement

procedural guides.

This text provides guidance for everyone getting ready to advise under the new regime. It sets out clearly both how the procedures will work in practice and explains the new concepts behind the changes highlighting how they differ from existing practice.