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If the expert has been retained by one party: | If the expert has been retained by one party: | ||
* The party who retained the expert can conduct a direct examination (not a cross-examination) of the expert if it is limited to clarifying terminology in the report or otherwise to making the report more understandable (Rule 13-7(5) of the Supreme Court Family Rules). | |||
* The other party can cross-examine the expert at trial (provided they gave the necessary notice of their intention to cross-examine the expert). | |||
* After the cross-examination, the party who retained the expert may ''re-examine'' the expert on any new issues that were raised in the cross-examination. | |||
Where an expert has been appointed by the court, a party wishing to cross-examine the expert at trial must serve notice on the expert and all parties. The notice is in [[Form F43 Notice to Cross-examine|Form F43]] and must be served at least 28 days before the scheduled trial date. | Where an expert has been appointed by the court, a party wishing to cross-examine the expert at trial must serve notice on the expert and all parties. The notice is in [[Form F43 Notice to Cross-examine|Form F43]] and must be served at least 28 days before the scheduled trial date. | ||