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Ganesh
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11 May 24 #523038 by Ganesh

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I understand each case varies but is there an avaerage timeframe for the financial settlement process?

I attended my FA on the 21st March as a LIP. Ex's Solicitor drafted the directions for the FDR two weeks later. We are now over 6 weeks in and I have still not received the agreed directions from the Court. I had read that the time between FA and FDR is usually around 3 months? but the directions from the FA still hasn't been received from the court.

Unfortunately, we are so far apart on expectations, I have no doubt it will also need to go all the way to a final hearing. If so how long can you expect to wait after the FDR until the Final Hearing?

Any advice/experiences are much appreciated.

hadenoughnow
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12 May 24 #523044 by hadenoughnow

Reply from hadenoughnow

You should have had the sealed order by now - it's worth checking with your ex's solicitor. It is possible a date for the next hearing is in the order although a separate notice may be sent.
The timings depend on how busy the courts are. FDR is usually 4-6 months after FDA but it can be delayed if an actuary's report is needed.
Final Hearing timings can depend on whether the hearing is more than one day. Again I would estimate 4-6 months.

Hadenoughnow

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