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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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Using ''Without Prejudice'' letter in court This isn''t a question, more a description of what happened in my case. I searched and searched at the time but could not find a definitive answer to my proble ... 15 Jan 16, by Luna Shadow Latest 15 Jan 16 by TurboB	Replies:1 :441	Latest by TurboB 15 Jan 16
still no financial closure!! Hi all im pulling my hair out!! My stbx gave no financial info on his E form, we went to first hearing and still no info! We then went to FDR and still no info ... 12 Jan 16, by dellou Latest 13 Jan 16 by Astral	Replies:2 :392	Latest by Astral 13 Jan 16
Nearly over....(or so I thought) Got my final hearing tomorrow. It''s not been as long a haul for me as for some - stbx applied last February, we had first appointment in August, FDR in Septem ... 06 Jan 16, by Luna Shadow Latest 10 Jan 16 by Luna Shadow 1 2	Replies:11 :900	Latest by Luna Shadow 10 Jan 16
Consent order notice of hearing Hi All I have applied for a clean break consent order to tie everything off after my divorce. I used an online service to prepare the documents, and we ... 06 Jan 16, by drmouse Latest 08 Jan 16 by drmouse	Replies:2 :327	Latest by drmouse 08 Jan 16
Judges at 1st and 2nd hearings ! Cannot find the answer on the forum, so thank you in advance to anyone that can answer and help me on this. Is the judge at the 1st hearing the same on ... 01 Jan 16, by Loby Latest 05 Jan 16 by Funny Farm	Replies:4 :371	Latest by Funny Farm 05 Jan 16
Variation in a consent order I got divorced October 2014 I signed the consent order because my wife would not negotiate and it was costing me too much money. My solicitor at the tim ... 15 Dec 15, by Bigfootsurfing Latest 27 Dec 15 by Bigfootsurfing	Replies:3 :349	Latest by Bigfootsurfing 27 Dec 15
His company assets Hi i have just had a thought, I have been too busy worrying what my stbx is trying to get off me I have overlooked what I could claim off him! He runs 2 bus ... 23 Dec 15, by dellou Latest 26 Dec 15 by tinkerbell1606	Replies:6 :337	Latest by tinkerbell1606 26 Dec 15
Jurisdiction on the petition Hi, I am going down the DIY route for divorce, it is uncontested. However, I am stuck on Part 3 Jurisdiction. I am unsure of which option to select as I am ... 21 Dec 15, by Reah86 Latest 22 Dec 15 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :360	Latest by LittleMrMike 22 Dec 15
non molestation order? Does anybody know how to get a non molestation order? My ex has decided he is self repping ( after his solicitor refused to represent him) He now thinks he an c ... 16 Dec 15, by dellou Latest 17 Dec 15 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :611	Latest by rubytuesday 17 Dec 15
FDR Tomorrow! Panic! Hi my stbx''s solicitor has emailed me to say she will no longer be representing him for not producing responses to my questionaire, The FDR is tomorrow and I ... 14 Dec 15, by dellou Latest 15 Dec 15 by TurboB	Replies:1 :323	Latest by TurboB 15 Dec 15
Self-reppers - no sympathy from judge Hi All, I know the judges are supposed to make allowances for parties self-repping but I have to say there was none of this in my hearing today - the j ... 09 Dec 15, by s59 Latest 15 Dec 15 by WorldsBiggestMug	Replies:3 :378	Latest by WorldsBiggestMug 15 Dec 15
Help please? sick with worry? My stbx''s solicitor has emailed me and has stated she has had no instructions from her client and will no longer be representing him at the forthcoming FDR whi ... 09 Dec 15, by dellou Latest 10 Dec 15 by dellou	Replies:4 :324	Latest by dellou 10 Dec 15
please help! My stbx''s solicitor asked if i would agree to a postponement of our FDR which is due to take place on the 15th Dec. She stated yesterday that she would draft ... 09 Dec 15, by dellou	Replies:0 :275
Xydias test Hi All... another question: A draft consent order was drawn up without the advice of a solicitor on one side. The basic details of the order w ... 09 Dec 15, by sailingby	Replies:0 :316
Form H Hello! I''m self litigant and the applicant in financial proceedings. My ex''s solicitors have failed to supply a form H at the FDA, and despite recent ... 07 Dec 15, by sailingby Latest 08 Dec 15 by sailingby	Replies:2 :313	Latest by sailingby 08 Dec 15
petitioner asking to postpone 2nd hearing Hi My stbx solicitor has requested that I agree to postpone our second hearing (15/12/15) as he has not provided any of his responses that should have been sent ... 04 Dec 15, by dellou	Replies:0 :335
petitioner producing any paperwork for 2nd hearing Hi my stbx has not produced any paperwork whatsoever, he produced no information in form E and no paperwork for the second hearing so far which is on the 15th D ... 01 Dec 15, by dellou Latest 02 Dec 15 by dellou	Replies:2 :315	Latest by dellou 02 Dec 15
Form E Ex and I had mediation earlier this year and the recommendation was finalised in September. Now ex does not agree with everything discussed in mediation and wou ... 19 Nov 15, by anondivorce	Replies:0 :308
am I being naive - 1st hearing Hi I have completed and submitted Form E. Just starting on the rest of yhe paperwork and am pretty confident that I can do tgat as I have had 2 years to thi ... 17 Nov 15, by sahmfool Latest 18 Nov 15 by sahmfool	Replies:2 :333	Latest by sahmfool 18 Nov 15
Help with C79 I hope I''m filling the right form but can not see another way round this. It is the third time my ex husband has breached court order for contact. Firs ... 13 Nov 15, by anny	Replies:0 :327
FDR query Hi, we attended first appt a week ago. I am self repping. Stbx has a solicitor. The main sticking point is family home, where I want mesher order or maybe buyou ... 04 Nov 15, by Cornflake01 Latest 05 Nov 15 by TurboB	Replies:1 :331	Latest by TurboB 05 Nov 15
Struggling to get court fee and legal costs paid hi, My decree Nisi was awarded at the beginning of September and it stated that the court fee and my legal costs associated with the divorce should be ... 19 Oct 15, by Ras Latest 20 Oct 15 by Ras	Replies:2 :384	Latest by Ras 20 Oct 15
Questionnaire - Phrase re equity Hi, just received my stbx''s questionnaire, statement etc and his solicitor refers to the £150k family house equity as £150k ''on the Husband''s case'' - wha ... 14 Oct 15, by Cornflake01 Latest 14 Oct 15 by Cornflake01	Replies:2 :344	Latest by Cornflake01 14 Oct 15
Soft Loan Verification Question Hi All, I am already divorced, Absolute granted earlier this year and Consent Order sealed. All the financial things that needed to happen as part of t ... 25 Sep 15, by thechrisl Latest 25 Sep 15 by thechrisl	Replies:2 :354	Latest by thechrisl 25 Sep 15
Question about FDA hearing Hello, I am a Litigant in person (respondent). My FDA will be on 28th of September. We exchanged our Questionnaires on 14th of September (and ... 19 Sep 15, by stephenb	Replies:0 :409
interpret court order language Hi, I''ve phoned the family court with some different queries, and they asked me to write a letter to the District Judge for guidance. The last time I did t ... 14 Sep 15, by HappyOneDay Latest 16 Sep 15 by .Charles	Replies:3 :348	Latest by .Charles 16 Sep 15
Skeleton Argument For Final Hearing Hello I have my final hearing booked for two weeks from tomorrow. The solicitor representing my ex have been very unprofessional to date - or ... 08 Sep 15, by jandle	Replies:0 :405
Dis instructiing a solicitor hi, I''m currently going through a divorce, I''m 34 with a 22 month old daughter. My husband is 45 and has my daughter approx. 2 nights a week. We have been ... 18 Aug 15, by Ras Latest 01 Sep 15 by Ras 1 2	Replies:9 :868	Latest by Ras 01 Sep 15
I cant get my stbx to exchange e forms Hi I am really struggling to get my stbxs E form, I have contacted his solicitor 5 times to arrange exchanging, I had no reply, I then received a letter saying ... 28 Aug 15, by dellou	Replies:0 :306
Draft order for disposal of the application? I have the order from the FDA, to be submitted before the FDR. Most of it I understand, but this request has me foxed. ....bundle which is to ... 23 Aug 15, by Luna Shadow Latest 23 Aug 15 by Luna Shadow	Replies:2 :475	Latest by Luna Shadow 23 Aug 15
narative statement I have been asked to write a narative statement can anyone provide an example for guidence ... 21 Aug 15, by kags46 Latest 21 Aug 15 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :309	Latest by rubytuesday 21 Aug 15
Form D50B Transfer of tenancy - What should I do? Hello, I''m looking for some advice, my circumstances are as follows: Split up with partner 18 months ago, he moved to the USA. We have a ... 18 Mar 13, by AdamWY Latest 15 Aug 15 by OggleBoggle	Replies:1 :2208	Latest by OggleBoggle 15 Aug 15
Form D11 completion Hello My ex has not given me his addendum questionnaire (left massive gaps in it last time) which should have been given to me 6 weeks ago. He is takin ... 12 Aug 15, by maryjane59	Replies:0 :477
Property Examples for FDR hearing At the FDA hearing the judge directed us to obtain 3 examples of estate agent particulars of properties suited for respective housing needs. In the form E ... 11 Aug 15, by TFI	Replies:0 :409
MPS AND LIP Could anyone tell me if it is reasonably easy to self represent yourself through a MPS application and hearing, I understand if the case is lost, I would have t ... 28 Jul 15, by Loby	Replies:0 :310
LIP heading to FH - filing ppw w court I am LIP heading to FH on finances in late August. I am seeking share in the FMH (which my ex owned but then disposed of) – to use as a deposit for the house ... 21 Jul 15, by Besselsleigh Latest 21 Jul 15 by TurboB	Replies:1 :519	Latest by TurboB 21 Jul 15
how to apply for specific ordre or directions? Hello May I ask for any advice regarding how to make an application for a specific order or direction (application on notice), I feel I need to have do ... 08 Jul 15, by LitinP	Replies:0 :319
Court instructions at First Hearing I have attended and self represented the first financial hearing and have received instruction of things to be completed prior to FDR. Both myself & my ... 06 Jul 15, by TFI Latest 06 Jul 15 by TFI	Replies:2 :383	Latest by TFI 06 Jul 15
What happens during an appeal hearing Hi, grateful for any help... I recently had a spousal maintenance order discharged after many years of paying maintenance to my ex-wife. I represented ... 02 Jul 15, by U722580	Replies:0 :333
First Hearing both agree ready to negotiate FDR It''s my first financial hearing this week, both myself and my ex are self repping. We had reached an agreement (I''m too tired to fight anymore) and the detail ... 13 Jun 15, by TFI	Replies:0 :375

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