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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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File for variation Good evening I have the Form A2 ready to go but cannot get an answer from the court on how to file in person? by post? electronically? I have asked via email bu ... 15 Nov 19, by pirate702 Latest 03 Jan 20 by pirate702	Replies:4 :683	Latest by pirate702 03 Jan 20
Toughing it out... Ok any and all advice needed, in a pot, 27 months ago husband, (second marriage of 7 years) walked out, no explanation, but after 18 months divorce petition arr ... 18 Dec 19, by Boog Latest 20 Dec 19 by Boog	Replies:2 :566	Latest by Boog 20 Dec 19
\"Consent Order\" versus \"Affidavit\" I am making the petition toward my cohabiting wife who is equally keen to dissolve the marriage. We simply expired our journey and whilst cohabiting feel its t ... 02 Dec 19, by nicenchrisp@gmail.com Latest 05 Dec 19 by .Charles	Replies:2 :597	Latest by .Charles 05 Dec 19
Practice direction rules on documents Hi All, I have a directions order which has the standard line: a) No document other than a document specified in this order or sent/ delivered ... 29 Oct 19, by s59 Latest 28 Nov 19 by s59	Replies:1 :709	Latest by s59 28 Nov 19
Heads of Agreement as FDR outcome During a FDR hearing, if the parties can agree to some of the financial settlement issues, but not all of them to create a Consent Order, then I understand that ... 17 Nov 19, by bitalip	Replies:0 :654
whether FDR clubbed with FA(FDA) + Position Stmt? I am self representing(as Respondent) and my wife (as Applicant) has a solicitor for the FA(FDA) scheduled next week. Applicant's Form G stated readiness for FD ... 13 Nov 19, by bitalip Latest 17 Nov 19 by bitalip	Replies:2 :586	Latest by bitalip 17 Nov 19
Bundles in the digital age Hi All, What's happening with bundles now everything's going online? Do self-reppers have the ability to provide the bundles in electronic form or is i ... 29 Oct 19, by s59 Latest 06 Nov 19 by .Charles	Replies:5 :642	Latest by .Charles 06 Nov 19
Example 4 of 5 (Form G) 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 02 Nov 19 by bitalip	Replies:1 :1552	Latest by bitalip 02 Nov 19
Parental Alienation Expert Hello All, I am in the final lap of my child custody matters which lasted for nearly a year. The final hearing is on 29th Oct. I am representi ... 25 Sep 19, by dadlovesu Latest 26 Sep 19 by dadlovesu	Replies:2 :589	Latest by dadlovesu 26 Sep 19
Mistake on D8 Hi there. I filed for divorce back in February. Completed the D8, respondent didn't contest this and signed a acknowledgement of service. I completed th ... 06 Sep 19, by Steve78 Latest 15 Sep 19 by Steve78	Replies:2 :592	Latest by Steve78 15 Sep 19
final trial hearing Can anybody share any experiences of being a litigant in person at a final trial; i have got mine coming up on Wednesday; Wikiforce have done marvelous job in p ... 05 Sep 19, by dezpemberton	Replies:0 :535
litigation in person Please can anybody give any advice on representing yourself in a 2 day final hearing, myself and my sbxw have 2 properties between us one i am living in one she ... 29 Aug 19, by dezpemberton Latest 29 Aug 19 by Steven Wade	Replies:3 :586	Latest by Steven Wade 29 Aug 19
Applicant (LIP) at Final Hearing I am the applicant and acting in person. My ex has a barrister. Can I ask to 'go second' when it comes to questioning my ex? I would like to get the ... 03 Aug 19, by Parkliving Latest 29 Aug 19 by Steven Wade	Replies:1 :563	Latest by Steven Wade 29 Aug 19
final trial coming up my final trial is coming up and i cant afford a barrister i have had my S25 prepared by wikiforce, the date to exchange this document has passed and i still hav ... 28 Aug 19, by dezpemberton Latest 29 Aug 19 by dezpemberton	Replies:2 :532	Latest by dezpemberton 29 Aug 19
Ex resigned from job I have 1st hearing next week for financial settlement, already divorced. Yesterday I received on email from ex's solicitor informing me that in may he handed i ... 23 Jul 19, by Selfrepping Latest 02 Aug 19 by Hatton1 1 2 3 ... 5	Replies:28 :5667	Latest by Hatton1 02 Aug 19
FDR hearing with abusive soon to be ex Hi, I am new to this forum. I’m representing myself in a FDR hearing with my abusive ex having barrister representation. We have a shared property with signif ... 17 Jul 19, by Formosa Latest 18 Jul 19 by Marty2004	Replies:1 :536	Latest by Marty2004 18 Jul 19
help! wife not compromising and now £35k in debt I left my wife due to coercive control last July. She has refused to agree on anything since then and we have had a roundtable then an FDR - that has all cost ... 12 Jun 19, by larry1234 Latest 13 Jun 19 by Flower64	Replies:2 :554	Latest by Flower64 13 Jun 19
Form E advice needed as a self rep Hi, I am self repping and need advice on the following: Can anyone tell me if there is a cover letter template when emailing the form E to the ... 30 May 19, by Klou72	Replies:0 :501
Breached consnet order Hi forum Can anyone advise me. I have a consent order from 2015 but Ex has not paid the money due and actually took more money from pension than a ... 20 May 19, by pattyb Latest 26 May 19 by Cheesestring	Replies:4 :564	Latest by Cheesestring 26 May 19
Help! LIP needs to ask for permission to appeal Dear all, first of all i wish to say i have been of little support here to others and always come and ASK. Unfortunately Im living a horrific situation ... 14 May 19, by auntieapple Latest 24 May 19 by auntieapple	Replies:2 :615	Latest by auntieapple 24 May 19
Form E confusion re Assets and liabilities Hi, I am self repping and am in process of completing Form E. I have a car on finance which is only worth what is owed to the finance company ... 21 May 19, by Klou72 Latest 22 May 19 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:6 :1059	Latest by WYSPECIAL 22 May 19
Second Hearing I was looking at the directions for my second hearing which is next week. The letter reads that the parties are to file a bundle of relevant documents for the n ... 07 May 19, by cakeeater Latest 10 May 19 by cakeeater	Replies:4 :555	Latest by cakeeater 10 May 19
My partners ex representing himself My partner is awaiting her final hearing in September and she has just found out that her ex will be representing himself. She is worried about being cross exa ... 07 May 19, by tinfloor Latest 07 May 19 by spinit	Replies:1 :469	Latest by spinit 07 May 19
help required I am a LiP - have a court Final Hearing booked but need a person who can run with my story and help me. soon to be ex husband - works in finance- hedge fund ... 29 Apr 19, by kitty cat	Replies:0 :409
Non-molestation/Occupation hearing Hi I had a Non-molestation/Occupation hearing back in Jan 2019, the judge mentioned a few things at the hearing, but didn’t list them on the undertak ... 15 Apr 19, by badassdad	Replies:0 :491
Question arising from Form E for FDA Hi, I wonder can anybody help me here. I was a victim of Domestic abuse from my ex husband. Ex pleaded guilty to the first charge and since June of l ... 28 Jan 19, by Marty2004 Latest 28 Jan 19 by Marty2004	Replies:2 :495	Latest by Marty2004 28 Jan 19
Filling out Form E on the computer Hi, I'm preparing for the first hearing in March. Trying to download the Form E online, but none of them allow to save changes and print it later. Maybe anybody ... 24 Jan 19, by Lin325 Latest 24 Jan 19 by Lin325	Replies:2 :794	Latest by Lin325 24 Jan 19
Conduct case can anyone tell me why the W solicitor has asked if H will be runnung a conduct case? ... 04 Dec 18, by Thomasjames Latest 05 Dec 18 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :429	Latest by hadenoughnow 05 Dec 18
Form E - untruthful disclosure Can anyone help with a Form E. W loans money to parents but is disingenuous with the amount loaned on Form E to try and hide capital values Is ... 03 Dec 18, by Thomasjames Latest 03 Dec 18 by Thomasjames	Replies:2 :565	Latest by Thomasjames 03 Dec 18
FDR in 2 days Can anyone advise if I need to attend FDR that is presently listed for 2 days time. I have submitted a Consent Order and have requested the court date be postpo ... 12 Nov 18, by njb1967 Latest 14 Nov 18 by .Charles	Replies:3 :555	Latest by .Charles 14 Nov 18
D11 form - Consent of Respondent Hello Long story short, I tried to change the grounds for divorce, and the judge recommended I file to have the current application dismissed and then ... 08 Nov 18, by lel891	Replies:0 :549
Upcoming Final Hearing Hi, My name is Paul I am heading for a Final Hearing soon. I am a LIP (as cannot afford Solicitors and at present am using a paralegal with Direct access to a B ... 08 Oct 18, by paulgosal Latest 08 Oct 18 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :479	Latest by WYSPECIAL 08 Oct 18
Barrister needed for Final Hearing in December Hi I am heading for a Final Hearing on the 19th Dec & have been self representing, but I definitely will need a Barrister for the Final Hearing. Jus ... 17 Sep 18, by Blue88	Replies:0 :491
Please help...forms sent back to amend. Hi All. I’m in need of some help with form D80E Page 3. I have had my forms sent back to me as I have ticked too many boxes! Do I a ... 05 Aug 18, by A.H4818 Latest 06 Aug 18 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :483	Latest by rubytuesday 06 Aug 18
Advice please, preparing for final hearing Hi, this may be a bit of a long and convoluted post so apologies in advance. THe FDR was 3 weeks ago. My position was that stbx should receive no share of F ... 26 Jun 18, by brighid Latest 26 Jun 18 by brighid	Replies:3 :535	Latest by brighid 26 Jun 18
Urgently need template for draft order CFC Hi, I have been looking for two days, for a downloadable draft order to accompany notice to apply to change a court hearing date. Can not find one for ... 20 May 18, by auntieapple Latest 02 Jun 18 by Mitchum	Replies:1 :503	Latest by Mitchum 02 Jun 18
First Appointment hearing Hi there, I'm planning on doing the court paperwork myself and getting a barrister to represent me in court to keep costs down. I've got the date for t ... 25 May 18, by lovetolive10 Latest 25 May 18 by .Charles	Replies:1 :425	Latest by .Charles 25 May 18
Litigant in Person Hello Everyone, I've only just found this site and registered yesterday. I'm at the FDR (Financial Dispute Resolution) stage. I've got the Dec ... 26 Apr 18, by Purple Rain Latest 27 Apr 18 by Rockinrobin	Replies:2 :513	Latest by Rockinrobin 27 Apr 18
Form H as LiP Morning All Just completing my Form H in advance of the Final Hearing. I have read that I can put down any time I have spent as a LiP on my Fo ... 22 Feb 18, by fresh_start Latest 26 Feb 18 by .Charles	Replies:6 :2116	Latest by .Charles 26 Feb 18
Draft Consent Order. I have just received a draft consent order off STBX solicitor. It is clearly deal of the century in my favour. I pay STBX £xxx amount in 30 days o ... 23 Feb 18, by AllHelpAppreciated.... Latest 23 Feb 18 by Deborah66	Replies:2 :539	Latest by Deborah66 23 Feb 18

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