Representing yourself in your child contact case? Expect to be told the worst but keep this key fact in mind. Simon Walland 8th February 2022 How could I know that my first experience of a court hearing would lead to me qualifying as a barrister and pursuing a...
When it comes to Family Law, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions floating around which might make it hard for you to know what to believe. It can be even more difficult to separate fact from fiction when you’re representing yourself in court...
If you’re going through a divorce and there are children involved, it can be hard to agree on how much contact you'll both have with them, particularly if there’s a high level of conflict between you and your ex spouse. If you can’t come to...
If you’ve got a court hearing coming up where you’re representing yourself in court, you’re probably feeling nervous and uncertain. You may think you’re going to mess it up and jeopardise your case. Or perhaps you’re feeling confident enough, but don’t know where to start...
Fact Finding Hearings are used by the courts to help the judge decide whether allegations made by a party are true or not in family law cases. The different types of allegations can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse, racial...
What Important Documents do I Need to Know About?
The first is the Position Statement and, yes, you have to write it. This is an overview of your situation and what you would like the court to do for you. But how do you write one? Knowing how to effectively outline your circumstances and what action you’d like the court to take in a concise and logical manner is important.
You know what you want to say but is it what you should say? How formal should it be? How long? How detailed?
If there are children involved in your case, you might also have heard about the CAFCASS Section 7 Report and be wondering what it entails. Again, you’re likely to have questions that you want answered.
Does everyone have a Section 7 Report? Who writes it? Am I involved? What should I do or say?
To help you answer these questions and more, read on.
Divorce is a difficult process for everyone involved, and one of the trickiest areas to navigate can be the separation of finances post-divorce. It can be even harder if you’re representing yourself in court without a solicitor or barrister. If you’ve got a financial hearing coming...
Divorce can be messy and emotionally taxing for everyone involved, and sometimes there is a high level of conflict. It can feel like a significant obstacle to overcome, particularly if you’re representing yourself in court. One of your primary concerns might be the division of...
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...