Non Mol question

[waitingforthestan]

Next week I have my non mol court phone call.
My ex was given the application with my statement 3 weeks ago, and I was just wondering if he is meant to submit a counter statement? If he is am I meant to be sent it beforehand?

Sorry if I haven't used the write terminology.

Yes it is. I'm obviously just nervous about what he's going to do next.

If he wants to contest it does he provide
Evidence before or after the first hearing?

He's either going to do nothing or he's going to fight it hard. Depends on his mood.

No I don't because I've already lost so much financially that I can't afford it.

@Familylawsolicitor thank you that's what I needed to hear.
I was stupidly hoping it would be this one call and the he would be ordered to stay away.
Thanks again

I am in EXACTLY the same situation as you OP, hearing on Friday with judge to see if he contests it. Hand holding all the way, it’s a horrendous time.

@doghairismyglitter thank you it's really hard for me as I'm happy I don't have to see him but doing this process over the phone will confuse me.

I communicate better visual but hey let see how it goes and if he does contest which he really shouldn't as the evidence is extremely overwhelming I'll have to get some proper legal advice.

@doghairismyglitter thank you it's really hard for me as I'm happy I don't have to see him but doing this process over the phone will confuse me.

I communicate better visual but hey let see how it goes and if he does contest which he really shouldn't as the evidence is extremely overwhelming I'll have to get some proper legal advice.

I’m praying mine won’t contest on Friday, but I’m not hopeful, I think he will deny it all.

I qualified to receive legal aid and have bombarded my solicitor with questions as I’m so nervous and want to be prepared. So if you have any questions that I may know the answer to, feel free to ask.

Also, my solicitor told me that during the first hearing I would not have to speak much at all, unless the judge asks me a question, the main purpose of the call is for the respondent to put his case across if he is contesting it. So the conversation will be mainly between the judge and him. That made me feel marginally better.

@doghairismyglitter you have made my day with that! It's been 5 months plus of talking to the police and getting no where and I'm sick to the back teeth of talking about him.

It's bloody hard to get on with your life when you have to keep bring them up especially when your waiting for their next move.

And cause you don't know if they will or not it's hard to be prepared. I'm expecting him to bring up our ds who he has chosen not to see or blame me again.
Even tho he came on MN to bother me and apologies, I have letters and emails were he states he abused me for years.

Well hopefully we will both get the order and can feel safer

@doghairismyglitter you have made my day with that! It's been 5 months plus of talking to the police and getting no where and I'm sick to the back teeth of talking about him.

It's bloody hard to get on with your life when you have to keep bring them up especially when your waiting for their next move.

And cause you don't know if they will or not it's hard to be prepared. I'm expecting him to bring up our ds who he has chosen not to see or blame me again.
Even tho he came on MN to bother me and apologies, I have letters and emails were he states he abused me for years.

Well hopefully we will both get the order and can feel safer

@doghairismyglitter just wanted to say good luck for tomorrow