Plain-English articles, guides, and practical tools for anyone navigating the courts of England and Wales without a solicitor. Written by a qualified non-practising solicitor who has been a litigant in person himself.
The law, the myths, what CAFCASS really does, the October 2025 presumption repeal explained, and what actually makes a difference in proceedings. Essential reading for any father navigating child arrangements.
Section 25 factors, Form A, Form E, the First Appointment, FDR, pensions, clean break orders, and what actually makes a difference to outcomes. Essential reading for anyone facing financial remedy proceedings.
Section 21 and Section 8 notices, how to challenge a possession claim, what defences are available, and what to do if your hearing date is imminent.
Unfair dismissal, discrimination, wrongful dismissal — the ET1 form, the process, the evidence, and how to give yourself the best chance of success without a solicitor.
Form A, Form E, the First Appointment, and how judges divide assets on divorce. What the court considers, what you must disclose, and what to expect at each stage.
What a position statement is, when you need one, how to structure it, what to include and what to leave out — with a template you can adapt for any hearing.
Defective work, incomplete contracts, overcharging — how to build a claim, what evidence you need, pre-action protocol compliance, and the small claims vs fast track decision.
Everything 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.
The full C100 process from application to final order — CAFCASS, the welfare checklist, each type of hearing, your witness statement, and what judges look for. Updated 2026.
Structure, content, length, and tone — everything you need to write a position statement that presents your case clearly and professionally at any family court hearing.
Form A to final order — asset disclosure, Form E, the First Appointment, DRA, and final hearing. How the court divides assets and what factors influence the outcome.
ET1 to final hearing — the complete guide for claimants representing themselves at the Employment Tribunal. Evidence, procedure, schedule of loss, and what judges look for.
Section 21 and Section 8 defences — notice validity, procedural defects, disrepair counterclaims, and what to do at the possession hearing.
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