Assumption: "(Filing & Emailing the Court) Only the forms named at the top of my notice matter."
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What People Expect
People read the headline forms and miss the rest.
Court Reality
Standard directions require Form FM5, setting out your position on non-court dispute resolution, to be filed and served no later than 7 days before the First Appointment.
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The Gap?
"(Filing & Emailing the Court) Only the forms named at the top of my notice matter."
Court Reality
Standard directions require Form FM5, setting out your position on non-court dispute resolution, to be filed and served no later than 7 days before the First Appointment.
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