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I am in Plymouth and my ex-partner and son in Beds. I am currently completing my C100 form with the fantastic help from this site!
I will be representing myself as I cannot afford the solicitor fees so do I-
Serve the C100 to my ex myself?
apply to the county court?
can the court direct me to mediation if already completed?- (we completed mediation and closed with unresolved matters namely overnight contact)
I am sure there will be more - I hope that when I am deep in the process I can help out other people to. This is a great site and resource so many thanks in advance.
Jigs
Hi Jigs 🙂
When you have completed the C100 you need to submit it to the court either by hand or post along with the FM1 if you have one. This is the form that you would get from the Mediator to say that you have attended and what the outcome was. You will need three copies of everything and don't forget to include the fee of £200. If you are unemployed or on a low income you can claim for a full or part exemption but you would need form EX160a which you can download from the .gov site or pick one up from court.
The court will either return the papers that you need to serve to your ex or they will serve them. I've heard of both methods, my son had to serve himself so he took them to her solicitors and served them there. You can also post them.
I am in Plymouth and my ex-partner and son in Beds. I am currently completing my C100 form with the fantastic help from this site!
I will be representing myself as I cannot afford the solicitor fees so do I-
Serve the C100 to my ex myself?
apply to the county court?
can the court direct me to mediation if already completed?- (we completed mediation and closed with unresolved matters namely overnight contact)I am sure there will be more - I hope that when I am deep in the process I can help out other people to. This is a great site and resource so many thanks in advance.
Jigs
Hi There,
As said you need coppies of everything, send them to the court and they will return them back so you can serve your ex, you can serve in person or by post, if by post you just need proof of posting to show it has been sent, send recorded or special delivery so you know it has been recieved (another tip is get the envelope written by someone who's writting won't be recognised so it doesn't get refused at the door)
It is possible that the court may order mediation again but this will depend on how long ago the mediation took place, if you have just finished it is unlikely they will order you go again, though if mediation took place some time ago then they may order you go again as they say if mediation takes place too soon after break up the situation can be "too raw" to gain a reselution.
The judge will look to see if you are able to resolve between you before deciding to make any order.
There is no hard and fast rule though as every judge is different and they don't all think the same.
GTTS
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