Navigating the family court system can be an emotionally and legally daunting experience. For mothers who find themselves representing their families in court, the journey can be particularly challenging. It’s a path filled with uncertainty, decisions that affect your children’s future, and often, the absence of legal representation. In these difficult times, the strength, resilience, […]
Advice For Family Court – The Walls Have Ears
During the second world war the British government set-up a propaganda campaign to discourage people from talking about sensitive material where it could be over-heard by spies. Both British and American government agencies used ordinary women to covertly provide information while living their normal lives. Virginia Hall (1906-1982), an American spy working for the British […]
McKenzie Friend – giving a helping hand or just a bad plan?
A McKenzie Friend is a voluntary helper that attends court with a litigant in heels. Their role is to assist you in the representation of your case. They offer moral support and their personal opinions and knowledge. At hearings they cannot talk to the court, but can take notes and quietly advise you on questions […]
3 Quotes to Inspire the Proper Conduct of Mothers at Family Court
Persuading with Proof makes a Convincing Case
One of the main differences between family and criminal proceedings is the way that decisions are made. For criminal court, everything relies on evidence and cases have been lost due to lack of it. At family court, the magistrates are convinced on the ‘likelihood’ of one case being truer than the other. This means that […]
CAFCASS – What every Litigant Mother needs to know
CAFCASS are involved in your case from the beginning. As a Litigant it is important to know who CAFCASS are, what role they play and how they can affect your case. Who are they? CAFCASS – the Children and Families Court Advisory and Support Service, is responsible for advising the magistrates on what is in the […]
Family Court: Prepare and Organize Your Case
The prospect of handling your own case without the services of a solicitor is daunting for anyone. While it’s tempting to bury your head in the sand, ignoring the court is the easiest way to ensure that your ex gets exactly what he is asking the court for. Don’t panic! Fairness is important in family […]
What to Expect at Family Court without a Solicitor
, Family court without a solicitor can be an intimidating place so it’s important to know what to expect. Unfamiliar surroundings, tension with the other party; not to mention the stress of representing your own case. For a litigant in heels who is under pressure or at a loss, I thought I’d share the main […]
