Next O nce an application is filed with the Court you will follow a path of events. Remember, you can settle at any time along the path.
Mediation is held in cases involving children.
Usually only you and your former partner attend with a court counsellor. However sometimes it may be appropriate for other significant people to be involved in these sessions. Directions Hearings are conducted by a deputy registrar. You attend with your legal representative if you have one. At this hearing you will be encouraged to negotiate with your partner and even settle the matter there and then.