If you’re going down the road of going down to Family Proceedings Court, for whatever reason, then these handy tips will help with the process:
Take Legal Advice with You
Yes, it is expensive, but they are the experts and with their help, they will guide you through the process. They will put you in the best position to make sure you aren’t disadvantaged throughout the process.
Take a book
There is a lot of waiting around, with the solicitors carrying messages between their clients, which seems to take an age. As such, you may be in a room on your own for quite some time. As a result, take something to occupy the time and the mind. There is only so much time you can spend on social media, not telling people where you are and how it is going!!
Keep calm
There are lots of emotions going around at this time, but for the process to go as smoothly as possible, you need to keep calm. Yes, it is easier said than done, but you make the best decisions with a clear head. Maybe make that book a self-help book in how to keep calm!
Be careful what you bring
When going into Family Proceedings Court, you have to go through the same security checks as if going on an aeroplane. As such, you can’t bring drinks in, and oversized items such as umbrellas are not allowed as they could be used as a weapon (as sad as it sounds!)
If you’re not sure, ask!!
There is a lot of legal language that goes on, especially when you’re in front of the judge towards the end of the proceedings. As a result, make sure you ask for any clarification that is needed. You’re probably paying a lot of the privilege and so you need to know what is being said!!
What happens in family court, stays in family court
Yes, it is the first rule of Family Proceedings Court. Don’t broadcast it on Facebook as it happens, don’t slag off the other person, the judge or your solicitor. Act with class and dignity.
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