Finding yourself with a family court hearing approaching and no legal representation is a stressful situation. Whether your hearing is next week or in a few days, it is not too late to secure specialist barrister representation through the Direct Access scheme.
Barrister Connect can typically arrange a family law barrister within 24 to 48 hours, and in some cases on the same day where the hearing is sufficiently urgent. The key factors are how much preparation time is needed for the specific hearing and how quickly the relevant documents can be made available.
Short procedural hearings, directions appointments, and first hearings can often be covered with very little preparation time. More complex final hearings or fact-finding hearings require more preparation, but even here an experienced barrister can often step in effectively where the papers are well organised.
When contacting Barrister Connect for an urgent family court instruction, have the following ready: the court order or letter confirming the hearing date, time, and court name, any previous court orders made in the proceedings, any statements or position statements filed by either party, and a brief summary of the background to the case. Send what you have as soon as possible: do not wait until you have everything before making contact.
Barrister Connect can arrange representation for all types of family court hearings, including first hearings, financial remedy hearings including FDR and final hearings, child arrangements hearings, fact-finding hearings, without notice applications for non-molestation or occupation orders, and enforcement hearings.
A fixed fee is quoted once the hearing details and documents have been reviewed. For urgent instructions, fees are quoted quickly so preparation can begin immediately. There are no hidden costs: you will know exactly what you are paying before confirming the instruction.
A family law barrister can be arranged at short notice through Barrister Connect, often within 24 to 48 hours. Provide the hearing details and available documents as soon as possible. A fixed fee is quoted upfront. Coverage is available for all types of family court hearings including urgent without notice applications.
Our team is here to help you move forward. Tell us about your case and we will take it from there. Get in touch with Barrister Connect.