Why these guides are different
Written by a solicitor
Every guide is written by Eugene Pienaar — a qualified non-practising solicitor with over 20 years of legal experience.
From a LiP perspective
Eugene has been a litigant in person himself — in the High Court. He writes from both sides of the courtroom.
Plain English only
No legal jargon. No padding. Just clear, honest, practical guidance you can act on.
Checklists and scripts
Every guide includes checklists, example scripts, and practical tips you can use straight away.
Family Court Guides
Child arrangements, financial remedy, domestic abuse, and more
Your First Family Court Hearing — What to Expect & How to Prepare
✓ Available Now — FreeEverything you need to know before your first family court hearing — who will be there, what the judge wants to hear, what to say, and how to prepare. Includes example scripts and a full pre-hearing checklist.
Child Arrangements — The Complete LiP Guide
✓ Available NowThe full C100 process from application to final order — CAFCASS, the welfare checklist, each type of hearing, how to write your witness statement, and what judges look for. Updated 2026 including new law on parental involvement.
How to Write Your Own Position Statement
⏳ Coming SoonA step-by-step guide to writing a position statement that clearly communicates your case to the judge. Includes a fillable template, worked examples, and the most common mistakes to avoid.
Financial Remedy — Navigating Divorce & Separation
⏳ Coming SoonForm A, Form E, the First Appointment, financial disclosure, and how assets are divided on divorce. A clear guide for anyone navigating financial remedy proceedings without a solicitor.
Responding to a Non-Molestation or Occupation Order
⏳ Coming SoonIf you have just been served with an injunction application, this guide explains what it means, what happens at the without-notice and on-notice hearings, and how to respond effectively.
Civil & County Court Guides
Contract disputes, property, small claims and more
Builder & Contractor Disputes — Claiming in the County Court
⏳ Coming SoonHow to pursue a claim against a builder or contractor for defective work — from the pre-action protocol through to a county court hearing. Includes a letter before action template.
Your Small Claims Hearing — A Complete Guide
⏳ Coming SoonEverything you need to know about taking or defending a small claim — from issuing on Money Claims Online through to the hearing and enforcing judgment.
Employment Tribunal Guides
Unfair dismissal, discrimination, and wrongful dismissal
Unfair Dismissal — Taking Your Employer to Tribunal
⏳ Coming SoonFrom completing the ET1 claim form through to the final hearing — a step-by-step guide for employees bringing an unfair dismissal claim without a solicitor.
Landlord & Tenant Guides
Possession, disrepair, deposits and more
Defending a Possession Claim — A Tenant's Guide
⏳ Coming SoonIf you have received a possession claim, this guide explains your rights, the court process, how to file a defence, and what happens at the possession hearing.
Family Court Starter Bundle
The three most essential family court guides together — everything a litigant in person needs from first hearing through to final order. Available when all three guides are published.
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