Every so often on this blog, I depart from the many topics I usually cover, relating to family law matters, to discuss wider issues. This time, the wider issue in question concerns a potential future change to legal services, which may or may not include the requirement for McKenzie Friends to be regulated or to Read More
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Use plain English in your court paperwork
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
What to include in a witness statement
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
