A later hearing in private law children proceedings, usually held after evidence has been gathered — for example, after a Section 7 report or a fact-finding hearing. Its purpose is to narrow the remaining issues and encourage agreement before a final hearing.
In Plain English
A court hearing that takes place after evidence has been gathered in a case about children. Its goal is to see if the parents can reach an agreement and avoid having to go to a full final trial.
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