Divorce Pre Trial Attendance

Summary

Petitioners in Sri Lanka are typically required to attend pre-trial conferences and hearings in divorce cases. Exceptions can be requested by submitting a written request to the court, detailing the reasons for absence and providing supporting documents. Even if a lawyer is assigned, attendance is usually mandatory unless an exemption is granted. If the petitioner faces prestigious issues or other non-medical reasons, they can still request an exemption without postponing the hearing. The court will review the request and decide based on the provided reasons.

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I am from Sri Lanka. My question is , for a divorce pre trial is it must for a petitioner to attend
Hello Aju,
In Sri Lanka, typically, the petitioner is required to attend the pre-trial conference in a divorce case. However, there might be exceptions based on specific circumstances.
Would you like more information on the procedural requirements or how to request exemptions?
If lawyer is assigned is it compulsory to attend the 2nd hearing
Hello Aju,
In Sri Lanka, even if a lawyer is assigned, the petitioner is generally expected to attend the second hearing in a divorce case. Exceptions are rare and usually depend on specific circumstances.
Would you like to know how to request an exemption from attending the hearing?
Yes
To request an exemption from attending the hearing in Sri Lanka:
- Submit a written request to the court explaining the reasons for the exemption.
- Include any supporting documents (e.g., medical certificates).
- Ensure your lawyer presents your application to the court.
Would you like information on the specific documentation needed?
If it is not a medical situation
For non-medical situations, you can still request an exemption from attending a hearing by:
- Submitting a written request to the court detailing the reasons for your absence.
- Providing any relevant supporting documents (e.g., travel commitments, work obligations).
- Ensuring your lawyer presents this application to the court.
Would you like more details on how to draft this request?
If it is submitted, will it be postponed by another hearing?
Hello Aju,
Once you submit a request for exemption from attending a hearing, the court will review it. If approved, the hearing may be postponed to allow for your absence. This depends on the court's discretion and the reasons provided.
Would you like guidance on how to draft the request?
Even not attending and not to postpone, like attending on the next trial
To request to not attend a hearing without postponing it, you can:
- Submit a written request specifying your reasons.
- Clearly state that you do not wish for a postponement, just an exemption for that specific hearing.
- Ensure your lawyer presents this application to the court.
Would you like examples on how to phrase this request?
If I am a girl and some prestigious issues in attending?
Hello Aju,
If you are facing prestigious issues attending a hearing due to being a girl in Sri Lanka, you can:
- Submit a written request to the court explaining your concerns.
- Mention the cultural or personal reasons for your inability to attend.
- Ensure your lawyer presents this application.
Would you like more guidance on how to phrase your request?