Family court
Position statement (interim hearing)
A short document filed before a directions or interim hearing setting out where you stand and what you want the court to do at this hearing.
Information only. This is not legal advice. Court procedures and the law change. Always confirm with a solicitor, Citizens Advice, or a domestic abuse advocate before acting.
POSITION STATEMENT
On behalf of the [Applicant / Respondent] — hearing on [DATE]
1. The hearing
1. This is the first / second / [X] hearing in these proceedings issued on [DATE].
2. The court is asked to consider [issues at today's hearing].
2. Background
3. [Two short paragraphs of background — relationship, separation, child(ren), current arrangements.]
3. Applicant's position
4. [Concise statement of position on each issue before the court today.]
4. Directions sought
5. The Applicant invites the court to make the following directions:
(a) [e.g. List for a fact-finding hearing with a time estimate of 2 days].
(b) [e.g. Police disclosure under the 2013 Protocol].
(c) [e.g. CAFCASS s.7 report by date].
(d) [e.g. Interim child arrangements pending the next hearing].