The Family Court Without a Lawyer: A Handbook for Litigants in Person 3rd Edition

The Family Court without a Lawyer is the book that all those who have to go to court to sort out issues over separation, money or children and do not have a lawyer to represent them need.

This thoroughly revised 3rd edition has been fully updated to explain the new law and procedures in force from June 2017. It includes a substantially re-written chapter on domestic violence, a new section on special measures for vulnerable parties, more detailed information on international aspects of children and finance issues and a fully updated finance chapter to include maintenance, bankruptcy and social media evidence in relation to disclosure.

Lucy Reed is a barrister specialising in family law and legal writer. She has distilled the knowledge and expertise gained from representing clients in court over many years to write the essential guide to the Family Court for the non-lawyer. In clear language, she provides a thorough guide to the law that unrepresented litigants will need to know, plus countless tips and insights on how to best prepare and present a case such as:

• what to expect and where to go when at the court
• what to think about when deciding to call a witness
• how to challenge a judge's decision through an appeal
• clear explanations of legal terms, jargon and concepts

All this practical advice and support makes The Family Court without a Lawyer much more than just a DIY divorce book. It is a practical tool to help unrepresented litigants in court and a reference to help them understand what happens in the Family Court, whether or not they have a lawyer.

The Family Court without a Lawyer is also useful for those supporting someone through the court process; who have a lawyer but want to gain a better understanding of what is going on; or who want to consider the available options before going to court.