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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
Why going to court should be the last resort

Why going to court should be the last resort

Posted on 3 January 202024 January 2020 by Debbie Thomas

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

Posted in Family matters, First time in court
How to get free help in court

How to get free help in court

Posted on 1 December 20193 January 2020 by Debbie Thomas

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

Posted in Family matters, First time in court
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