Re:Final hearing-settling before

I have been through the FDR with my ex, no agreement, but close. Can we come to settlement by exchanging offers before the final hearing and avoid such a costly time in court?

Yes. It is a good idea to do so. You can vacate the hearing if you agree.

Hadenoughnow

I was hoping you would say that. Is very costly. So the whole final hearing can be avoided?

Yep, often the amount that divides the parties is swallowed up by the cost of the final hearing. A compromise by both parties can see an early resolution to the matter and a saving for both parties.

Be warned though, preparation for the final hearing begins around a month before the final hearing. If you were to settle on the morning of the hearing you would still have incurred 90% of the costs from the FDR to the final hearing. If you settle a week before you would only incur around 70%. A month before and you incur 0% of the cost.

Charles

Thank you so much Charles, much appreciated.

Julie