Good afternoon,
I’m looking for some general advice on how to address this particular matter.
The case does not concern assets, only children, and has been running for over six years. During that time access between children and party 1 has and still is currently suspended (four year suspension duration). All avenues of reunification with children have failed due to said party and a lack of attendance/cooperation, additionally LDR has failed due to the same reason.
The matter was sent to a readiness hearing, party 2 filed all trial documentation and made an appearance in FC. Party 1 did not file and did not inform the court of their intention to not appear, but was given a further 30days to file their material.
On the final day of the deadline, party 1 sent a letter citing that they would like to organise a financial exchange and only then would they give party 2 full parental responsibility. This letter was sent to the FC though it is clear negotiation is not possible and the only clear route is final trial.
Does this letter satisfy trial material in any part? What is the likely outcome of this? I surmise a further hearing to address the letter and perhaps a further 30days to provide trial documents, but any other thoughts would be appreciated.
thankyou in advance.
I’m looking for some general advice on how to address this particular matter.
The case does not concern assets, only children, and has been running for over six years. During that time access between children and party 1 has and still is currently suspended (four year suspension duration). All avenues of reunification with children have failed due to said party and a lack of attendance/cooperation, additionally LDR has failed due to the same reason.
The matter was sent to a readiness hearing, party 2 filed all trial documentation and made an appearance in FC. Party 1 did not file and did not inform the court of their intention to not appear, but was given a further 30days to file their material.
On the final day of the deadline, party 1 sent a letter citing that they would like to organise a financial exchange and only then would they give party 2 full parental responsibility. This letter was sent to the FC though it is clear negotiation is not possible and the only clear route is final trial.
Does this letter satisfy trial material in any part? What is the likely outcome of this? I surmise a further hearing to address the letter and perhaps a further 30days to provide trial documents, but any other thoughts would be appreciated.
thankyou in advance.
