If you are a mother who is acting as a litigant in person in a family court case in the UK, you may wonder what role case law plays in your situation. Case law refers to the decisions made by judges in previous cases that are similar to yours. These decisions can help you understand […]
Confident Communication at Family Court
Going to family court can be an intimidating experience, especially if you’re not familiar with the legal system or navigating through court proceedings. However, effective communication is essential when advocating for yourself or your loved ones. In this post, we will explore some tips on how to communicate confidently and effectively at family court. Prepare […]
Rape: A Mother’s Contact Case at Family Court – Help for Litigant in Heels
How Men Think – 2 step family law help from an unlikely source
There are 2 types of truth for family court success.
Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people – Spencer Johnson American physician and writer, Spencer Johnson said it right with the above quote. I believe that integrity and honesty are the two parts needed to make up the whole truth. And for the best chance of success […]
Domestic Violence and Your Family Court Case
Children need a safe and secure home free of violence, and parents that love and protect them. – Unicef, Behind Closed Doors (2006) Legal aid is available to UK victims of domestic violence if they have evidence. Many women won’t have evidence— I didn’t. But a lack of evidence is not proof that your […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Divorce Without a Solicitor
This post is inspired by a conversation I had with my mum recently. She told me of a woman who wants to divorce her violent husband without a solicitor. In her infinite wisdom, Mum informed the woman that she would need two years of separation before filing for a divorce. I am an absolute stickler […]
Free Legal Help – The Tale of Rosemary’s Missing Gold
Contact – A look at 5 things that contact is definitely not!
Disputes over contact make up the majority of cases brought before the family court. If your reading this post then there’s a chance that your case is a clash over contact too. The number of cases that result in an order of no contact for the non-resident parent is small. So small that it’s almost […]
Personal Support Unit – Who, What, Where and Why?
Finding free support when you’re representing yourself at family court is hard if you don’t know where to look. McKenzie Friend – giving a helping hand or just a bad plan? explores one avenue of help available to litigants and this post will explore another. Personal Support Unit Who are they? Personal Support Unit is a […]