Representing yourself in Court?

Thank you to all for the advice and the link to representing yourself in court - most useful

I'm not sure if F----k could help in this instance. He seems to know what should be done beforehand to avoid problems in the future in certain circumstances, but I don't think he'd profess to be an expert in all areas of property disputes.

Sorry about my earlier comments --just so angry how my neighbour was treated in court --I was appalled, Like most people I believed in British Justice until I experienced it. Now I know what it means to them all it bothers me friends and family are controlled by a system so corrupt.

Galen I thought at first you were using a 4-letter word - quite out of character
Then I counted the dashes
Perhaps it's aerobics night

With the new Legal Aid restrictions, many people will have no option but to try and represent themselves in Court.

Whether this will save money is questionable because some people who have no experience of the legal system are likely to turn up without the relevant documents, etc. If that happens on a regular basis, more cases will need to be adjourned. causing even more delay and inefficiency in the system.

(That's a quiet grin)

I hate to say this, so I'm doing it very very quietly, could F----k help?

please do not think of representing yourself in a British court, British justice is a closed shop --Lawyers become Judges --and they believe nobody but Lawyers are capable of knowing all the tricks of administering justice. Charles Dickens found this out and hated the system with a deep loathing. --Trust me nothing has changed since his day. Any deaf person reading this had better be warned it is almost impossible to find a lawyer to represent you in court.

meadowgran your situation is similar to what I went through recently. I moved out and my my ex partner took our property off the market believing he could keep it for himself. He also removed jointly owned assets from our property etc and then claimed they were stolen. I tried mediation which didn't work then a friend highly recommended a solicitor who worked from home and she was wonderful. He didn't want to go to court because he knew his lies would be found out, so luckily that was avoided. Two years after I had left him he finally had to put the property back on the market, it sold quickly and I finally got my money. My solicitor didnt expect to be paid until after the settlement of the property.

I am in Australia so our laws are different here. There appears to be lots of good information and direction from the other posters. I had to do a lot of the work myself, getting an affidavit, searching for papers, going to the bank and doing more searches and getting a police report about the so called stolen property. I was so well prepared that if my solicitor asked for any information, eg bank accounts, copies of the rates, etc, I had them ready in my huge folder. I was also prepared in case it went to court. Best of luck, it will happen and be over soon.

Meadowgran. I don't know if you saw this story in the news some time back; but it really is amazing what you can do on your own.
I did some searching as I remembered the story but could not remember her name.
Bing/ google:
Beautician who sued housing giant wins a place at BPP.
Amazing story.

I know that MacKenzie Friends (Google them) support and advise in court but cannot represent. They normally assist in Family Courts and very well read and really passionate about the subject they specialise in. The do not normally charge, only expenses. Worth looking them up.

The CAB and your MP will have hard copies of this booklet. It also advises you about accessing free advice.

This will be helpful

www.barcouncil.org.uk/instructing-barrister/representing-yourself-in-court/

meadow you really need to book an appointment with the CAB.

You part own that property and he can either pay you the equivalent of your share or sell.

You are in the right and te law would be on your side

It sounds to me as though a visit to the Citizen's Advice Bureau is your best bet.

meadowgran it does sound a rather awful situation to be in and I don't know which way to direct you but I am sure one of the many Gransnetters will come to your aid as they have a wealth of knowledge,so hang on for a more knowledgeable reply. good luck.