directions hearing

Hi, We had a expert report on 10/08/20 and there is a directions hearing set for 01/09/20. What should I generally expect on this date? Will there be any change to the time I spend with the children? Thanks

I have a directions hearing coming up at VCAT as I am seeking damages from what was a prospective employer based on age discrimination. The company I am seeking damages from is very large and carries out recruitment drives approx. 4 times per year and employs 9-12 people each time. I am...

hi, I’m just wondering what a directions hearing is all about? This will be our next court date our first one was a duty list

Hello guys, Any input would be appreciated. On the 7th of April 2018, I was remanded into custody. I was appointed a lawyer through legal aid for my first bail application which was on the 3rd of May 2018. I got knocked back. Bail got knocked back another 2 times before I got bail. On the 10th...

Hi, I’v recently came out of a duty list hearing, both parties had to file a notice of risk, mine said no to everything but my ex partner has said yes that the child is at risk of serious psychological harm if she spends time with me and has gone onto make crazy accusations in the notice of...

Hey all - just after some community advice re: the pros and cons of adjourning the first directions hearing til a private family report has been completed? Is there a benefit in getting our case into the courts system asap, or would waiting for a few months to get to court (assuming that's...

Hello, Could someone please clarify what a directions hearing is? As my understanding was along the lines of for mediation / trial directions. However, the ICL advised likely going to a non-attendance direction? I have read the family law rule book 2004 & the family law act 1975 + the...

Hi all, I currently have an Intervention order that I intend to contest. At the last hearing, through my duty lawyer, I requested further and better particulars and the magistrate granted this. He set a date for this a little over a month before my directions hearing, and this date has now...

Hi I am self representing and have a directions hearing on Monday. Will I be expected to speak? If so do I repeat the orders sought with a 25 words or less explanation of why. If the other party does not appear sometimes he does sometimes not Can I ask for court orders to be set as I...

I have a directions hearing coming up. The matter is a privacy breach against a government agency. My complaint is very detailed and includes: 1. Allegations, which are serious and some of which involve (alleged) corrupt conduct 2. Reasoning for this allegation, including evidence I have that...