Assumption: "(Filing & Emailing the Court) I can email the court about anything."
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What People Expect
People assume the court inbox is open for any document or query.
Court Reality
Some courts' local guidance limits email to case updates, a solicitor coming off the record, D11 applications and final consent orders, and says not to email documents already posted to Harlow. Local guidance differs between courts. Rules and orders differ here: check your own order. Read any guidance sent with it.
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The Gap?
"(Filing & Emailing the Court) I can email the court about anything."
Court Reality
Some courts' local guidance limits email to case updates, a solicitor coming off the record, D11 applications and final consent orders, and says not to email documents already posted to Harlow. Local guidance differs between courts. Rules and orders differ here: check your own order. Read any guidance sent with it.
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