Assumption: "(Filing & Emailing the Court) If I email my documents, the court will put them on the file for the judge."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
People assume court staff will upload whatever they email so the judge sees it.
Court Reality
At least one Financial Remedies Court has told litigants in person it is "no longer resourced to upload hearing documents" for them, and warned that sending documents direct to the court "may result in an ineffective hearing".
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The Gap?
"(Filing & Emailing the Court) If I email my documents, the court will put them on the file for the judge."
Court Reality
At least one Financial Remedies Court has told litigants in person it is "no longer resourced to upload hearing documents" for them, and warned that sending documents direct to the court "may result in an ineffective hearing".
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