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
Category: First time in court
Why going to court should be the last resort
This may seem like an unusual stance to adopt on this blog, but the more work I do with clients (and thinking back to my own experiences during the many years I was a litigant in person, representing myself in court), the more this makes sense for family disputes involving children or money. It is Read More
How to get free help in court
Going to court without any legal representation in the form of a solicitor or barrister is known as being a litigant in person or a LiP. More and more people are going to court as litigants in person in England and Wales. If you do not receive legal aid, are short of money or need Read More