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...
Facing a Family Court hearing can be a daunting prospect for anyone, let alone if you’re representing yourself in court. There is often a lot of emotion and tension involved, and you might find it hard to concentrate on the practical aspects of preparing for...
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...
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...