Children Coaching

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<h2 id="3c03d792-f626-4eda-8d95-34e653c8b387" data-toc-id="3c03d792-f626-4eda-8d95-34e653c8b387" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Preparing for Your First Children Hearing</h2><h3 id="806b62ac-55ed-4169-9229-0d293fd93969" data-toc-id="806b62ac-55ed-4169-9229-0d293fd93969" style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Understand the Process. Prepare Properly. Attend Court With Confidence.</h3>The first children hearing is a key stage in any family court case. While it may not resolve matters immediately, it sets the direction for how the case will progress and what the court will focus on going forward.If you are representing yourself, understanding what the court expects and how to prepare can make a significant difference to your experience and the outcome of the process.This course is designed to guide you step by step through everything you need to know to approach your first children hearing properly and with confidence.<hr><h2 id="5103cc02-dc56-4804-907c-072e48b54bc2" data-toc-id="5103cc02-dc56-4804-907c-072e48b54bc2" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">What This Course Covers</h2>This course takes you from the point of considering a court application through to the conclusion of the first hearing (FHDRA).You will learn:<ul><li>When and why a children application is made</li><li>The role of mediation and MIAMs</li><li>How to complete the application forms correctly</li><li>What the safeguarding process involves</li><li>The role of CAFCASS at the first hearing</li><li>What happens at the FHDRA and what the court will focus on</li><li>What outcomes are realistic at this stage</li><li>What directions the court may make and what happens next</li></ul>Sample documents and practical guidance are included where appropriate.<hr><h2 id="ac6ee66d-712f-4367-bb4d-28d72b33d007" data-toc-id="ac6ee66d-712f-4367-bb4d-28d72b33d007" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Why Preparation Matters</h2>Many people attend their first hearing without fully understanding the process, which can lead to confusion, delays, and unnecessary stress.This course helps you:<ul><li>Understand what the court is trying to achieve</li><li>Avoid common mistakes made by litigants in person</li><li>Present your position clearly and calmly</li><li>Leave the hearing knowing exactly what is expected of you</li></ul><hr><h2 id="0c45a455-8c3c-4452-a179-2bb9420da3fb" data-toc-id="0c45a455-8c3c-4452-a179-2bb9420da3fb" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Who This Course Is For</h2>This course is suitable for:<ul><li>Parents representing themselves in children proceedings</li><li>Those approaching their first children hearing</li><li>Anyone who wants clarity before attending court</li><li>People who want to understand the process rather than guess</li></ul>No legal background is required.<hr><h2 id="97b0b05f-4e60-43ff-95f6-66f1142f1f0e" data-toc-id="97b0b05f-4e60-43ff-95f6-66f1142f1f0e" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">A Calm, Structured Approach</h2>This course is based on practical experience of the Family Courts and is designed to help you prepare properly, act reasonably, and approach the hearing with confidence.Preparation does not guarantee an outcome — but it does ensure you understand the process and your position within it.

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COACHING - Your First Children Hearing (FHDRA)

Simon Walland

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