Family Court Navigator on Instagram: "I’m a family court expert of over 12 years giving you tips on family court and answering your questions What happens at a fact-finding hearing? A fact-finding hearing is where the court decides whether allegations of abuse or harmful behaviour occurred ‘on the balance of probability’. Here’s how it works: The judge looks at the allegations and responses from both sides. Each party gives evidence (statements, witnesses, police or medical records if available)