Family Law – Representing yourself in court
Since the changes to Legal Aid in April 2013, there are now a greater number of people representing themselves in court without instructing a Solicitor.
Since the changes to Legal Aid in April 2013, there are now a greater number of people representing themselves in court without instructing a Solicitor.
Reaching out counselling service Counselling and support provided by BARCA Leeds.
Guidance for people representing themselves in the West Yorkshire Family Court.
Information from the NFM (National Family Mediation) outlining the support available to those intending to represent themselves in court on family issues.
This guide summarises the provisions which govern the conduct of proceedings in the Supreme Court.
A guide designed to help litigants in person make or respond to an interim application to the Chancery Division of the High Court, explaining steps LiPs need to take and with tips on the best way to go about it.
A guide for litigants in person making applications to the Interim Applications Court of the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court, published by the judiciary.
A guide to help you on your legal journey, written by barristers who have extensive experience across all courts and understand how the system works.
A guide to appearing in civil cases without legal representation: produced and published by the judiciary.
Overview, key points and comments on the Walker Morris Summary and Comment on Litigants in Person.
Prepared jointly by the Bar Council, CILEx and the Law Society offering practical advice for lawyers who face litigants in person in the civil courts and tribunals.
Anyone representing themselves in Leeds courts can access the support of a Personal Support Unit (PSU) volunteer, who will be able to provide information and practical support at all stages of the court process.
Personal Support Unit Leeds (PSU) is a branch of a national charity which won the Guardian Charity award 2014. We have a team of volunteers based in Leeds Combined Court who provide free support in the civil and family courts, with issues such as access to children, divorce, eviction and money claims.
Leeds Law Society has kindly put together a collection of useful information for regular asked questions from the general public. It includes website links and contact information for relevant organisations and charities that can further help with all your enquiries.
Make the time spent on your case and free advice pay. Download the PRO BONO PASSPORT for Litigants in Person. Prepared by the Access to Justice Foundation.
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