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Use plain English in your court paperwork

Use plain English in your court paperwork

Posted on 5 May 202014 July 2020 by Debbie Thomas

Can you think of anything you have read recently that was difficult to understand because of the words used or how it was written? You can probably think of some examples you have seen in court documents. Here are some examples of jargon: The parties shall file at court and serve on each… The child Read More

Posted in Child proceedings, Family finances, Family matters, First time in court
What to include in a witness statement

What to include in a witness statement

Posted on 1 April 202014 July 2020 by Debbie Thomas

A witness statement is a document of evidence that can be used during a hearing.  It contains all the evidence that the person writing it wants the court to know about a case.  Examples of cases where a witness statement may be required are financial order and non-molestation order applications. You will need the court’s Read More

Posted in Child proceedings, Family finances, Family matters
The day I lost my court case and the lessons I learnt

The day I lost my court case and the lessons I learnt

Posted on 1 September 201928 September 2019 by Debbie Thomas

I went to court and lost my case.  I was devastated and that feeling of helplessness when the judge made his ruling stayed with me for a long time.  All I could do was gather up my paperwork and leave the courtroom. This happened a few years ago.  I was a litigant in person back Read More

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