# The Family Procedure (Adoption) Rules 2005, Article 25: Date for first directions hearing


Unless the court directs otherwise, the first directions hearing must be within 4 weeks beginning with the date on which the application is issued.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2795/article/25 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-adoption-rules-2005/article-25
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