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Self Representation 1504 topics

Discussion on Self Representation in divorce court, also know as being a Litigant In Person. What is the process? What paperwork do you need to prepare?

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Example 3 of 5 (chronology) My original link doesn''t work (now 3 - 4 years old!) so I am re-posting these examples. I take no credit whatsoever, they have all been offered to me ... 10 May 12, by poppy5 Latest 31 Aug 20 by Gustaf	Replies:1 :2066	Latest by Gustaf 31 Aug 20
Chronology Hello All In getting ready for a first appointment, can anyone help with the contents and layout for a chronology I want to make sure I includ ... 28 Apr 08, by Sazza Latest 20 May 20 by Ersuf 1 2	Replies:11 :8760	Latest by Ersuf 20 May 20
Tips for self repping I have learnt the hard way what to do and what not to do both in court with legal representatives and if self repping. TIPS 1. If you do have ... 08 Aug 11, by soulruler Latest 18 Jul 17 by Namratha 1 2	Replies:9 :2957	Latest by Namratha 18 Jul 17
Litigant in person hourly rate From 1st October the hourly rate for a litigant in person will increase from £9.25 to £18.00 - 06 Sep 11, by .Charles Latest 18 May 17 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:7 :2804	Latest by .Charles 18 May 17
Wikivorce Response to McKenzie Friend Consultation In February, The Judicary launched a consultation on the future of McKenzie Friends (not just in family law cases). The closing date for responses is today (9th ... 09 Jun 16, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :900
HMSC court forms, any problems completing them? En Dear Wiki peeps, Wiki grows day by day and increasingly people are following the DIY divorce route without a lawyer. One common problem they h ... 15 Feb 10, by dukey Latest 29 May 16 by OggleBoggle 1 2 3 4	Replies:23 :3315	Latest by OggleBoggle 29 May 16
McKenzie Friends Consultation The judiciary has today launched a consultation on the use of McKenzie Friends in court (not merely in family cases). 25 Feb 16, by Forseti Latest 27 Feb 16 by yougotmail	Replies:3 :1160	Latest by yougotmail 27 Feb 16
LiPs - Guidelines for Lawyers Issued by the Bar Council. A surge in th ... 08 Jun 15, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :1008
Resources for Litigants in Person & Newbies Wikivorce contains a wealth of information that is especially useful to those who are representing themselves, below are links to a number of articles and guide ... 01 Dec 14, by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :1145
New child arrangements order templates If you are representing yourself and drafting your own order for Child Arrangements on one of the new templates, you need to be aware that there are errors in t ... 29 May 14, by Forseti	Replies:0 :1043
Spousal Maintenance What is it? The legal term for spousal maintenance is “periodical payments”, which are governed by section 21(1) of the Matrimonial Causes A ... 19 Jul 09, by D L Latest 13 Jun 12 by simonstone1970	Replies:3 :1000	Latest by simonstone1970 13 Jun 12
Maintenance pending suit What is it? It is periodical payments (usually payable monthly) for a limited period of time while the overall finances are resolved between the ... 24 Jul 09, by D L Locked Latest 26 Nov 09 by rachel2801 Locked	Replies:5 :871	Latest by rachel2801 26 Nov 09
Financial Proceedings Financial proceedings can only be commenced when there are proceedings for either divorce; nullity (an annulment) or judicial separation underway. They are ref ... 11 Aug 09, by D L	Replies:0 :1008
McKenzie Friends Practice Direction If you are self repping you are entitled to request permission that you have someone with you to assist you. That person is called a McKenzie Friend. This is ... 10 Jun 09, by D L Locked	Replies:0 :915
Examples of Chronology, Questionnaire, etc Hi all, A member called Alexanda very kindly supplied a sample of Chronology, Questionnaire, Statement of Issues and Form G, some months ago for use by ... 26 Jan 09, by poppy5 Locked Latest 01 Feb 09 by StillStanding Locked	Replies:2 :1863	Latest by StillStanding 01 Feb 09
Grounds and facts of divorce In English law there is only one ground for divorce and that is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. The person who starts the divorce proc ... 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked	Replies:0 :1077
WHAT DOES THE COURT CONSIDER WHEN SPLITTING ASSETS The court has to consider section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 in order to make a decision as to how to divide your assets, incomes and liabilies. ... 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked	Replies:0 :1271
HOW TO COMPLETE A FORM A The Form A is the application to court for the division of the finances and/or an application for spousal maintenance before everything else is resolved. 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked	Replies:0 :873
HOW TO COMPLETE A FORM E Page 1: Put your name in the left hand box. You only complete the right hand box if there are proceedings issued (i.e. you are not doing volunt ... 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked	Replies:0 :1827

Form E anyone got a better version? Hi. My ex is applying to vary our order. I can't afford to waste the money getting my solicitor to do my Form E. I downloaded Form E off the gov.uk website but ... 06 Mar 25, by herewegoagain! Latest 08 Mar 25 by herewegoagain!	Replies:4 :474	Latest by herewegoagain! 08 Mar 25
Can I leave my solicitors and self rep?! Hey guys, I feel like I have a big decsion to make, in breif I am not too far away from my court hearing for FDR. I have to date spent close to £20, ... 13 Feb 25, by happychappy35 Latest 14 Feb 25 by happychappy35	Replies:4 :302	Latest by happychappy35 14 Feb 25
Self Rep - Advice re litigation loan Hi new joiner, not totally sure where this topic should go so i'm trying here, apologies if i'm in the wrong place. The scenario as it stands is that a ... 14 Jan 25, by AnimalLov3r Latest 19 Jan 25 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :178	Latest by hadenoughnow 19 Jan 25
Incorrect Order I am a. Litergant in person, had a first appointment hearing. The order was not given until 4 wks prior to FDR. The order does not mention a significant agreeme ... 18 Sep 24, by Klb11	Replies:0 :322
Help with Divorce Form and Financial form D81 and Form A Hello, I am assiting a friend who's wife has filed for divorce and my friend will not be contetsing this. The wife has agreed that she will not be making a cl ... 16 Sep 24, by Timetobefree	Replies:0 :355
Practically corrupt system of justice I have read lots here over the course of a very acrimonious divorce. I'm a male litigant in person and have just reached a settlement at an FDR after a very cle ... 18 Dec 21, by fartoolong Latest 31 Jul 24 by chrissy66 1 2	Replies:7 :1551	Latest by chrissy66 31 Jul 24
Can I now self represent now I can no longer afford solicitors fees? Hi there, I wonder if anyone can offer me any advice. I have been in a divorce process for over 2 years and due to making all payments on the family hom ... 12 Jul 24, by ClassicGuitar55 Latest 21 Jul 24 by ClassicGuitar55	Replies:5 :535	Latest by ClassicGuitar55 21 Jul 24
Received offer Hi all, I'm self repping and have received all documents late or not at all from the other side. With just a few weeks before FH i have received an updated di ... 14 Jun 24, by Blueshies90 Latest 15 Jun 24 by Blueshies90	Replies:2 :297	Latest by Blueshies90 15 Jun 24
LIPS opening submissions In Financial Remedy Proceedings are LIPS usually asked to make opening sumissions when QLRs have been appointed to cross examine ... 02 Feb 24, by dd1232 Latest 02 Feb 24 by dd1232	Replies:2 :329	Latest by dd1232 02 Feb 24
Final Hearing Hi Wikivorce Team, First of all a huge thank you to all of you for helping the community. I am LIP /Respondent and my final hearing is next month.What h ... 10 Jan 24, by Mumin Latest 27 Jan 24 by Mumin	Replies:4 :453	Latest by Mumin 27 Jan 24
Form A Following MIAM, I am now completing Form A to submit to the court to start the application for a financial order. H won't cooperate with reaching an agreement o ... 27 Oct 23, by Freedompath Latest 28 Oct 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :324	Latest by hadenoughnow 28 Oct 23
How to Apply to be Applicant in Person Hello, I am divorced now and used a solicitor. I now need to go back to court to ask for 'liberty to apply provision of the final order'. ie my ex is stalling t ... 07 Feb 17, by HRabbit Latest 08 Jun 23 by hadenoughnow 1 2	Replies:7 :1281	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Jun 23
McKenzie Friend Application Hi, is there a court form to request using a McKenzie Friend. The only one I can find on gov. website appears to relate to criminal proceedings ... 14 May 23, by dd1232 Latest 15 May 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :855	Latest by rubytuesday 15 May 23
D11 applications & Evidence I am preparing a D11 application for court. I have evidence to produce that I need the Judge to see but not my Ex. As this is a domestic violence case ... 01 Feb 23, by cantstopcrying	Replies:0 :473
LOI for SJE. FDR - currently a litigant in person I am a respondent and litigant in person. The judge ordered a SJE survey. Deborah66 helpfully provided a link to the Resolution page with a proforma for a stand ... 05 Jan 23, by Fireman Latest 08 Jan 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :465	Latest by hadenoughnow 08 Jan 23
Draft Order Prepared After First Hearing Hi there, I would be most grateful for some guidance. I have taken my ex-husband (respondent) to court following now two reductions in maintenance whic ... 10 Dec 22, by pinkelephant1 Latest 10 Dec 22 by pinkelephant1	Replies:2 :873	Latest by pinkelephant1 10 Dec 22
LiP for hearing (for Chattels) Hi, Been through the court process for financial settlement using a barrister and solicitor. And the court has ruled on that matter. The court was ... 13 Sep 22, by ThereWillBeLight Latest 16 Sep 22 by ThereWillBeLight	Replies:2 :463	Latest by ThereWillBeLight 16 Sep 22
Concise statement and form E Hi I’ve submitted my form E to the court by the date I was supposed to, I’m due to send off my statement and my chronology. I’m a bit nervous now ... 26 Jul 22, by Lej1983 Latest 30 Jul 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :593	Latest by hadenoughnow 30 Jul 22
communication Hi, I am now completing divorce administration work on behalf of my brother as his IT skills are low. Previously this work has been managed via his ... 25 Jul 22, by bridge57 Latest 28 Jul 22 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :445	Latest by rubytuesday 28 Jul 22
How do I do this D11?? Sorry if this is the wrong area. I am divorced, but I need some of the Court documents submitted in order to provide evidence to the CSA of my ex husbands i ... 08 Jul 22, by Slimbo Latest 08 Jul 22 by Slimbo	Replies:1 :508	Latest by Slimbo 08 Jul 22
ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIED!! LiP with FDA next week...advice?! Hello, Just wondering if anyone has any advice/tips for me? I am utterly terrified about self-repping next week at our FDA! I am the respondent & ... 24 Jun 22, by ParisenFleur Latest 02 Jul 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :1086	Latest by hadenoughnow 02 Jul 22

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