Things to consider before court:
- You may wish to consider whether you need legal advice in advance of the hearing.
- You may also need to consider any special needs or requirements you may have on the day as facilities can vary from location to location.
- If you don't speak English or Irish you may need to request an interpreter.
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Planning your trip:
- It is advised that you plan your journey in advance.
- The details of your court hearing are available from the official court documentation that you should have received including date, venue, time etc.
- You can find the location of your courthouse and what facilities are available there on the 'Find Us' section of our website.
- You should make any necessary arrangements (e.g. childcare) in advance and allow plenty of time for your journey.
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What to do on the day:
- Consider what documentation you should bring with you on the day.
- You should go straight to the waiting area when you arrive and wait for your case to be called.
- You will be called by your case reference number and the initials of the parties to the case.
- Cases do not always run on schedule, so be prepared for a wait.
- There is no expectation that you will know all of the courtroom formalities, and direction will also be provided during the case.
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What to expect in the Courtroom:
- Family Law Courts can be an unfamiliar setting, so it is good to know what to expect in advance.
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Supports:
- There are a number of support services available to you for a number of things, such as legal support, family support, domestic violence support and others.
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