Self representing help

[octobersunshine]

I'm self representing next month in a disputed hearing for child arrangements order which was issued by my ex partner.

He has a barrister. This is a long shot, but is there any solicitor who might let me email my position statement to look over for me?

Not a barrister but just successfully got my OH’s ex’s application thrown out.
It’s hard to advise without specifics but understand you not sharing those publically.
Make sure you have written everything from the perspective of the welfare of the child, include evidence where possible.
Make sure you’ve gone through the cafcass reports carefully, ours was littered with small errors some in ex’s info, not correcting that went against her, she also told some lovely lies to cafcass which we could prove so she was told off for wasting court time.

Good Luck and remember it’s all about what’s best for your little one

Can you really not afford a barrister? A baby barrister won’t be too expensive! It will make the court process smoother.

Make sure you think carefully about the needs of DC. Not your needs and wants. Be truthful and correct any errors with evidence to support what you say. Most judges will be fair to the DC and will put them first. Being unreasonable doesn’t help. Give reasons why what you want benefits DC. Eg walking to school, settled home life etc.