What is an FHDRA?

An FHDRA, or First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment, is an early hearing in private children proceedings.

Private children cases can concern a wide range of issues, including:

• Where a child should live
• When a child spends time with a parent
• Contact arrangements
• School holiday arran...

Many people don't realise that, in many cases, they can instruct a specialist family law barrister directly without first hiring a solicitor. Through the Direct Access (Public Access) scheme, individuals across England and Wales can access expert legal advice, advocacy and court representation quick...