Post by HH Lindsey on Sept 7, 2015 10:53:19 GMT
Provided by the Family Law Advice Centre in the UK
(telephone number: 020 8798 0355)
Attending the family courts can be an intimidating prospect, especially if the stakes are high. If the outcome of your court date will decide the level of contact you have with your children, or the division of finances following divorce, it’s likely you will be feeling nervous and apprehensive. To help you feel prepared for the day, we’ve written a free guide to attending the family courts - including everything you need to know in advance.
Our easy-to-read guide provides a comprehensive overview of what it is really like to attend court. If you are totally unfamiliar with court procedures, it will provide you with essential information to fully prepare you for the day, including:
What to wear
How to address the judge
How far in advance to arrive
What to take with you
What security measures to expect
The role of the Court Clerk
Can family and friends attend?
How a McKenzie Friend can help
Where to meet your solicitor
The layout of the court
When to speak
What to do after the hearing
The guide will also provide you with handy tips - did you know that wrapping your packed lunch in silver foil will set off the security alarms?
The more information you have to hand, the more calm and relaxed you will feel in court - which could have a bearing on the outcome of your case. For many people, the only experience of family courts they have is on the television, which is highly dramatised. In reality, the court can be an uncomfortable and upsetting place, so the better prepared you are, the better you will feel.
This information and the link for downloading the guide can be found at
www.family-law-advice.foxrobinson.com/download-our-free-guide-to-attending-the-family-courts/
(telephone number: 020 8798 0355)
Attending the family courts can be an intimidating prospect, especially if the stakes are high. If the outcome of your court date will decide the level of contact you have with your children, or the division of finances following divorce, it’s likely you will be feeling nervous and apprehensive. To help you feel prepared for the day, we’ve written a free guide to attending the family courts - including everything you need to know in advance.
Our easy-to-read guide provides a comprehensive overview of what it is really like to attend court. If you are totally unfamiliar with court procedures, it will provide you with essential information to fully prepare you for the day, including:
What to wear
How to address the judge
How far in advance to arrive
What to take with you
What security measures to expect
The role of the Court Clerk
Can family and friends attend?
How a McKenzie Friend can help
Where to meet your solicitor
The layout of the court
When to speak
What to do after the hearing
The guide will also provide you with handy tips - did you know that wrapping your packed lunch in silver foil will set off the security alarms?
The more information you have to hand, the more calm and relaxed you will feel in court - which could have a bearing on the outcome of your case. For many people, the only experience of family courts they have is on the television, which is highly dramatised. In reality, the court can be an uncomfortable and upsetting place, so the better prepared you are, the better you will feel.
This information and the link for downloading the guide can be found at
www.family-law-advice.foxrobinson.com/download-our-free-guide-to-attending-the-family-courts/