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Having been through the Mediation and the PTC stages without any settlement, the case now goes to the trial stage where a date of hearing will be fixed.
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At the trial, the Court will hear all claims relating to the issues over which no settlement could be reached at the earlier stages. These are:
- Divorce
- Nafkah Iddah
- Mut'ah
- Custody of children and Access
- Matrimonial Property.
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Trial Regulations |
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A trial is conducted by a President of the Court where the parties have been unable to resolve the case earlier. The President will hear testimony and receive evidence.
Trials are complicated, and it is best that parties have lawyers who represent them. They should do this early, such as at the PTC stage. Note that once a trial date is fixed, the Court very rarely postpones the case any further, so you should make sure your lawyer is engaged early and is prepared to go on the day of trial as scheduled.
If you cannot afford the services of a lawyer you may apply to the Legal Aid Bureau.
Parties who do not wish to be represented by counsel may appear in person. They must come to Court prapared with all documents, evidence and submission relating to the case as directed by the Registrar at the PTC stage.
All parties must be appropiately and decently attired for the Court hearing, must conduct themselves with decorum throughout the proceedings and may not take their children into the Courtroom unless directed.
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