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19marmero47
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23 Aug 23 #521625 by 19marmero47

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FH was expected to just to review/bless Consent Order, but at last minute, Respondent did not submit d81 as part of long-standing strategy to delay proceedings, nor present any required docs. hearing was vacated, R disrupted proceedings & judge not happy, adjourned. Applicant now wants FH to be a contested FH, and is prepping for such. is court leave required? how to notify court of this change - just a letter or a particular Form?

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23 Aug 23 #521626 by hadenoughnow

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Hmm. I am pretty sure you'd need to make an application for directions to contested FH. Have you seen the order from the adjourned hearing? What does that say?
What stage of the court process had you reached? Was there a bundle of documents - forms E etc? Usually the consent order and D81s would be submitted directly to the court and there would be no need for a hearing.
Has the other side had legal advice? Have you? Had they signed the consent order?

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