The court may, in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 446-1, exempt a party who so requests from attending a subsequent hearing. In this case, the judge organises exchanges between the parties. Communication between the parties shall be made by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt or by notification between lawyers, and proof thereof shall be provided to the court within the time limit set by the court. At the end of the last hearing, the court registry informs the parties of the date on which the judgment will be handed down.
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