What will happen if there is a significant change of circumstances very late in the case, for example at the Issues Resolution Hearing?
Parties should immediately advise the court of any late changes of circumstance. They may be able to agree directions and a next hearing date and advise the court of their proposals. In any event, the case management judge will consider their proposals and determine the best way forward. This could result in approving the agreed directions or could include arranging an urgent hearing to review the situation and making directions for any necessary information to be available for that hearing.