WHEN THE FDR DID NOT SOLVE MATTERS AND A FINAL HEARING HAS BEEN DIRECTED BY THE COURT

All of the essential preparation, Step by Step
from the FDR to the end of the Final Hearing





Be Prepared. Be Ready. Be Confident


PREPARING FOR A FINAL HEARING IN FINANCES
 Practical Guidance for People Representing Themselves


Facing a Final Financial Hearing?

If you are approaching a Final Financial Hearing in the Family Court, you are at one of the most important stages of your case.
This is the point where the judge will hear evidence and decide how finances and assets are divided.
By this stage, the court expects clarity, organisation, and realism.
If you are representing yourself, preparation is critical.


Why This Hearing Is Different

A Final Financial Hearing is not about negotiation or discussion. It is about: • Evidence • Disclosure • Reasonableness • What the court can properly order Many people struggle at this stage not because they are wrong, but because they: • Don’t understand what the judge is looking for • Focus on what feels fair rather than what is realistic • Present too much irrelevant information • Are unsure how to structure their case This course is designed to prevent those mistakes.


About the Training and Coaching Courses

The Final Financial Hearing Coaching Course is designed specifically for litigants in person who want structured guidance through the preparation process. It focuses on:
• Understanding the purpose of a Final Hearing • How judges approach financial decision-making • Preparing your documents and evidence properly • Presenting a clear and reasoned position • Avoiding common mistakes that undermine credibility
This is not legal theory or jargon.
It is practical, experience-based guidance.


What these Courses Cover

You will be guided through: • What a Final Financial Hearing involves • How the court assesses assets and liabilities • How to prepare statements and evidence • How to approach offers and reasonableness • How hearings are conducted • How to present your case calmly and clearly • What to expect on the day Where appropriate, sample documents and practical examples are included.


Coaching or Training - Not just videos and paperwork

This is not just a self-study course.
In the Coaching you have Conference Calls with Simon Walland included and Simon will check all of your prepared documents. In the Training, you will have the option to book case conferences and document checking and and when you need them: • Check your progress • Review your documentation • Ensure you are on the right track • Discuss issues you are unsure about This ensures you are not guessing or working in isolation.


Who This Is For

This course is suitable for:
• Litigants in person in financial proceedings • People approaching a Final Financial Hearing • Those who cannot justify solicitor costs but want proper preparation • Anyone who wants clarity and structure before court
No legal background is required.


Why Preparation Matters

By the time of a Final Financial Hearing:
• The court expects you to be ready • Poor preparation can be costly • Mistakes are difficult to undo
Proper preparation allows you to:
• Present a realistic case • Protect your credibility • Reduce stress and uncertainty • Give yourself the best possible chance of a fair outcome


About The Course Leader

Simon Walland has over 25 years’ experience in the Family Courts and has supported thousands of people navigating children and financial proceedings.

Beginning with his own case in 2001, then working as a Professional Mckenzie Friend and being called to the Bar as a Barrister, Simons knowledge of Legal procedure is second to none and having seen people making the same mistakes time and time again he now devotes his time to helping people to Represent Themselves in the Family Courts properly. This course reflects the practical realities of court — not legal theory.


Take the Next Step

If you are representing yourself and approaching a Final Financial Hearing, structured guidance can make a real difference.
This coaching course is designed to help you:
• Understand the process • Prepare properly • Approach court with confidence

Book a Consultation

If you are unsure about any aspect of your case and want to discuss your situation with me,
then use this service to book a 30 minute call.
Location
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ
Phone number
07900 414121
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