§ Mr. Hillasked the Attorney-General what is the average time for a financial hearing in the divorce courts: if he is satisfied that a registrar can give adequate consideration to all matters to which the law directs his attention during this period; and has he any changes to propose.
The Attorney-GeneralNo central record is kept of the length of such hearings, and the average length would be without statistical significance. There is no reason to think registrars are not able to deal with all the issues requiring their attention. There are ample powers to adjourn hearings, transfer cases to a circuit judge or to the High Court and arrange for extended hearings where appropriate. These powers appear adequate without recourse to legislative change.