How To Represent Yourself In Family Court

by Michael Watson

If you want to represent yourself in the family court or can't afford the huge legal costs you would need to pay to solicitors, this book talks and walks you through the type of knowledge, skills, support and coaching you will need to give yourself the best chance of being successful at court.It offers any parent, who has to travel through the minefield known as the family court process, the specific sort of knowledge and information required to guide them safely through the system.There is an important section on Good Parenting and what this means in practice.The author explains in clear, easy to read language how vital it is for any parent to question the parenting they offer their children and move towards developing parenting skills, which are empathic and place your child's needs in front of those of your own.Under Good Parenting, it mentions the need to set appropriate boundaries, good routines and to be consistent in the way in the way you parent your child.It provides readers with examples of what might constitute good as opposed to poor parenting.There is a section on Emotional support which the author considers is crucial to any parent who has to attend the family court, irrespective of whether you are represented by a solicitor or not.Readers of this book are provided with information about how to behave throughout the court process and the types of information to put into a statement.Clear advice is given about the need to regulate your behaviour such that you present yourself throughout in the best possible light and limit any potential harm to either your child, ex partner or your chances of success.In addition, readers of this book are offered an understanding of the relevant legislation they will need to think about when writing their statements and representing themselves verbally at court.How to represent yourself in family court further allows you or parents to gain invaluable tips and insights into how best to work with the Children and Family Reporter or Cafcass Officer and provides plain examples of how to give evidence in court, present your information, represent yourself effectively and to appear to be a credible witness.The book is written by an expert in the family court, with more than twenty years experience of working with children and families in the family court.

108 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 25, 2013

Reviews

[Matilda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Needed to be more specific

I first purchased this book on amazon for $24. I then noticed it was free on kindle and I promply got a refund which was good. Unfortunately it doesnt state anywhere that this is for British readers; hence its not useful for someone living in the US. Although the book has some valid points they mainly speak to people without any degree or low intellect. I was looking for a more specific approach how to prepare and execute a successful trial by yourself.

[Sheila Hornburg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good info. I read to share with a friend going through this .

I found very good clear advice. This is for UK but found advice universal in these situations . It was easy to read and understand.