Family Court - MASTERCLASS - Statements & Evidence

Learn how to write a statement (narrative statement or witness statement) for final hearings in the Family Courts. Understand evidence and how to prepare yours with family law expert, Simon Walland.

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Is this learning event for me?

Representing yourself in Family Court is all about making the right impression. Regardless of the background to your case, the attitude character you display during your case will be what really matters; as they say, it’s all about first impressions and the judge's first impression of you shouldn’t be at the FDH hearing when you’re under pressure and emotions are running high.

If you’ve done your homework, you’ll know that when the court has exhausted its attempts to find an agreement, and needs to move forward to a hearing where the Judge will make binding decisions, it’s common practice for each party to provide a statement. This sets out the important and relevant points that you feel justifies your position. Of course, this is easier said than done. You’ll likely have a lot of questions about this,

How much or how little are you expected to say? Is it important to tell the judge everything your ex-partner has put you through? Should you address any against allegations made against you? What does the judge look for when he reads a statement?

If you’re feeling unsure about what your statement should say and how; if you want to feel confident that your statement sounds rational and balanced; if you want to know how to write with composure at a time when you feel most vulnerable, then you’re in the right place (or very soon could be!).

Evidence is massively misunderstood which will be to your detriment if you do not include essential evidence that could win your case because you thought you couldnt. Equally, including the wrong evidence can go against you.

This is your opportunity to learn about evidence and statements which will go into more detail about what you want and why you want it. You’ll need to back this up with evidence. If you need to know how to prepare this crucial statement and what constitutes reliable evidence, I've got that covered too.

What will I learn?

This afternoon course will teach you how to plan, draft and write your statement and select your evidence to ensure they provide exactly what the judge needs to know in a well considered, accurate and persuasive document. You’ll be shown why what you leave out is as crucial as what you put in a statement. You’ll also be taught what key information should be included to describe your background, how to develop your position, and what will persuade the judge that you’re right. You’ll gain the skills to assess the reliability of evidence, its relevance to your case and how to present it.

You will learn what a Case Theory is, and why it is fundamental to your success in court. Nobody attending the Family Courts should not know what their Case Theory is, as it is the bedrock of your approach to the courts.

Using samples statements and other relevant documents, you’ll have the practical knowledge to write your statements in the specific style and tone to make the right impression on the judge; the one person you have to convince at the end of the day.

How will it help me?

Most people go on from this event to successfully prepare their statements and evidence without further assistance. Your host, Simon Walland, with his expansive legal knowledge and over twenty years of Family Court experience right up to winning cases in the Court of Appeal, will give you everything you need to write flawless statements that do the talking for you.

Simon is a proven educator, who has taught at a number of universities and charities. He’s an expert when it comes to simplifying the complexities of legal processes, key legal terms and relevant laws and statutes. Getting your statement right sets the tone for your whole case and you’ll come back to this key document time and time again throughout your case to reground yourself and keep on course. Your final statement is when you’ll need to explain what you want and why bringing in key evidence.

Invest in this course and you’ll avoid all the common pitfalls and lay the strong foundations upon which to build the rest of your case. In addition to the afternoon course, you’ll also take away a raft of useful information, practical guidance and sample statements that you can use to help you write the flawless statement you need. You’ll also have priority access to my full range of services.

Is further help and support available?

Sometimes extra help is needed. Sometimes a case is more complex. Sometimes, writing a statement and considering evidence isn’t someone’s best skill. Don’t worry, that’s not unusual. The good news is that as a course attendee, you’ll benefit from guaranteed priority access to my value-for-money and often-oversubscribed range of expert legal services. Whether it’s checking over your statement or attending court as your McKenzie friend, this pay-as-you-go service can be tailored to your needs; and of course, you can rest assured that you’ll be getting the unique low-cost, high-end legal services that have helped thousands of others represent themselves in the Family Court.

Why this course?

Why pay for an hour with a solicitor when you can have access to a legal expert for a whole day and still have money left over?

Why reduce your expectations for a successful outcome just because you don’t have the financial resources to pay a solicitor or barrister to represent you?

Invest in legal support that will pay dividends for the rest of your life and your children’s lives.

Enrol today for the Litigant in Person Masterclass for Evidence and Statements and unlock the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

YHA London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom