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What Is a Litigant in Person and What Help Can I Get in Family Court?
A litigant in person is someone who represents themselves in court proceedings without a solicitor managing their case. In family courts in England and Wales, a significant and ...
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Can I Use a McKenzie Friend in the Family Court?
A McKenzie Friend is a person who assists a litigant in person in court proceedings. The name comes from a 1970 Court ...
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How to get urgent barrister representation before a court hearing
Finding yourself with a court hearing days away and no legal representation is an acutely stressful situation. The good ...
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Do barristers offer legal aid or no-win-no-fee services
One of the most common questions people ask when considering legal representation is whether they can access a ...
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What is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor
If you need legal representation, you may have assumed you first need to instruct a solicitor. That is no longer ...
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Understanding Direct Access Barristers for Divorce: A Practical Guide
One of the most common questions people ask when starting a divorce is whether they really need a solicitor.
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How Do I Represent Myself in Court? A Guide for Self-Representing Litigants in England and Wales
Facing a legal case without professional representation can feel overwhelming. Yet, many people in the United Kingdom ...
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Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitorWhat is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor?
Most people do not know they can hire a barrister directly. This guide explains what Direct Access is and when it makes sense to use it.
Barrister vs solicitor: what is the difference and when do you need each?
They are both qualified lawyers but they do different things. This guide breaks down the distinction in plain English.
How much does a barrister cost and how are fees calculated?
Pricing is the most common question we receive. This guide gives honest, indicative cost ranges by case type and hearing.