A streamlined process allowing the court to approve a consent order and give directions at the First Appointment stage without the parties attending — the judge considers the papers (Forms E, First Appointment documents, and a draft agreed directions order) as a 'paper exercise'. If satisfied, the court vacates the First Appointment hearing and lists the case for an FDR.
In Plain English
A way to skip the first court hearing if both sides have already agreed on what information needs to be shared, allowing the judge to simply sign off on the paperwork.
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