We’ve all seen films depicting a dramatic cross examination in court, but what’s it really like to cross examine someone? If you’re representing yourself in court, you might be asking yourself that and wondering how you can make a good job of it if it’s...
Divorce is tough no matter what your situation or circumstances, but it’s even harder when children are involved. Having to make important decisions about childcare and finances after divorce can lead to heightened emotions and a certain level of conflict. Arguments may escalate and tension between...
Are you heading for divorce and worried about how it might impact your finances? If so you’re definitely not alone. According to data from the Office for National Statistic (ONS), divorce rates amongst heterosexual couples increased by 18% between 2018 and 2019, and by almost...
If you’re preparing for representing yourself in court, you might be wondering who you can take with you for support on the day of the hearing. Whilst it can be a comfort to have a friend or family member with you, it’s best to take...
Did you know 18, 000 people represent themselves in the Family Court every month? So if you’re thinking of going down this route, you can be assured you’re not alone. Representing yourself in court is becoming more and more common as people struggle to afford...
If you’ve got a court hearing coming up, you might be wondering how this could be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, particularly if you’re representing yourself in court. Although the courts are still open for face-to-face hearings with COVID-secure arrangements in place, most hearings have...
You might have already decided you want to represent yourself in court, or perhaps you’re still mulling it over. Perhaps you’re worried you’ll mess it up and jeopardise your case, but you don’t have the money to pay a solicitor to act for you. It’s...
When the court makes an order, whether it be for children, finances or any other area of law, the court assumes that it will be followed. A lot of work and effort will have gone into reaching the point that an order is made, and...
Whatever the circumstances, the decision to end a marriage is never an easy one and you are likely to experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Many people go on to feel overwhelmed by the number of decisions they need to make, and experience uncertainty, and often anxiety, brought about by...
An injunction is an order which prevents someone from doing, or not doing, something. Both of these actions are particularly relevant in the Family Courts and are a very common feature of the court system. The most common types of Injunction are to prevent domestic abuse or to prevent the...