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Lodging an Appeal

• How do I lodge an appeal?

• How do I get a Notice of Appeal form to fill in?

• What do I need to say on my Notice of Appeal form?

• Is there a time limit to lodge a appeal?

• What happens after I have lodged my appeal?

Joining As A Party

• Who can apply to 'join' an appeal?

• How does a person apply to 'join' an appeal?

• What happens at an application to be joined as a party?

• Does an applicant to be joined need a lawyer?

• What are the alternatives to joining as a party?

• What happens after the application?

Attending The Conference

• What is a conference?

• How will I find out about the conference?

• When will the conference be held?

• Where will the conference be held?

• Who attends the conference?

• How long does a conference take?

• What do I need to take to a conference?

• What will happen at the conference?

• What is the procedure in the conference?

• Is what is said at the conference recorded?

• What happens if an agreement is reached?

• What happens if an agreement is not reached?

• What happens if the matter is going to go on to a hearing?

Attending a Directions Hearing

• What is a directions hearing?

• When is a directions hearing held?

• What should I take to a directions hearing?

• Where is the directions hearing held?

• How long does a directions hearing take?

• How should I behave in a directions hearing?

Preparing for the Hearing

• Can I represent myself at the hearing?

• What about witnesses?

  • Who can be a witness?

  • How do I get a witness to come to court?

  • What about expert witnesses?

• What do I have to do before the hearing?

  • What documents do I have to provide?

  • How many copies do I need to provide?

• What will I get before the hearing?

• What else can I do to prepared for the hearing?

Attending the Hearing

• What is a hearing?

• How will I find out about the hearing?

• When will the hearing be held?

• Who will preside at the hearing?

• Where will the hearing be held?

• Who is who in the court room?

• What do I need to take to the hearing?

• What will happen at the hearing?

  • At the view?

  • In the court room?

• What happens at the end of the hearing?

Getting a Judgment

• What is a judgment?

• When do I get a judgment in my case?

• How do I know when the judgment is ready?

• What if I don't like the decision?

Appealing to the Supreme Court

What is a Development Plan?

Guide to Representing Yourself in an ERD Court Hearing