Assumption: "(Solicitor Letters) I have to send every document the solicitor asks for."
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 every request must be met in full.
Court Reality
Before proceedings, requests for further disclosure should be "necessary, relevant, and proportionate" (PD 9A pre-application protocol para 38). Your duty of full and honest disclosure is ongoing until a final order is made (paras 32 and 34). Once proceedings have started, questionnaires go through the court, and the court decides which questions must be answered.
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The Gap?
"(Solicitor Letters) I have to send every document the solicitor asks for."
Court Reality
Before proceedings, requests for further disclosure should be "necessary, relevant, and proportionate" (PD 9A pre-application protocol para 38). Your duty of full and honest disclosure is ongoing until a final order is made (paras 32 and 34). Once proceedings have started, questionnaires go through the court, and the court decides which questions must be answered.
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