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FCCs are relatively informal affairs, and most of the time everyone sits at a large table with the judge who is hearing the FCC. FCCs are private; under Rule 7(2) only the parties and their lawyers are allowed to be there. Under Rule 7(3), the judge may give permission for other people, including the parties' child, to attend. FCCs are held on an off-the-record basis, so that nothing said in the FCC can be used against anyone later on. | FCCs are relatively informal affairs, and most of the time everyone sits at a large table with the judge who is hearing the FCC. FCCs are private; under Rule 7(2) only the parties and their lawyers are allowed to be there. Under Rule 7(3), the judge may give permission for other people, including the parties' child, to attend. FCCs are held on an off-the-record basis, so that nothing said in the FCC can be used against anyone later on. | ||
Although different judges will handle FCCs in different ways, most of the time the judge will act like a mediator. Some judges will handle the FCC in a very proper, judicious manner. Others are more hands-on and will do everything they can to help the parties settle their issues, including: | Although different judges will handle FCCs in different ways, most of the time the judge will <span class="noglossary">act</span> like a mediator. Some judges will handle the FCC in a very proper, judicious manner. Others are more hands-on and will do everything they can to help the parties settle their issues, including: | ||
*scheduling a series of FCCs, | *scheduling a series of FCCs, | ||