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I have a first hearing but my ex has delayed serving the papers on me and left me with less than a weeks notice - no time to apply for legal aid or get a solicitor.
Am on holiday too not due to come back until the day of the hearing.
What can I do to get it adjourned?
As far as I know you can apply for an adjournment by writing to the court and asking giving your reasons.
For what reasons do you need a solicitor?
You can represent yourself and that means you can give your own details in your own words. It can feel daunting but it really isn't that bad.
There is a guide to representing yourself in the legal section.
What are the circumstances maybe we can offer some advice.
As far as I know you can apply for an adjournment by writing to the court and asking giving your reasons.
For what reasons do you need a solicitor?
You can represent yourself and that means you can give your own details in your own words. It can feel daunting but it really isn't that bad.
There is a guide to representing yourself in the legal section.
What are the circumstances maybe we can offer some advice.
Hi Darren,
Unfortunately I cannot attend in person. I can't go into very much detail in public either. There are very good reasons. My ex is unaware of where we live and the courts went along with that last time.
Hi
OK, on the assumption (may be wrong) that you a) are under English Law, and b) don't currently have a solicitor, and since you aren't able to say much publicly (and there are plenty of good reasons for that, so no problems at all with that), I would suggest that you contact the CCLC as soon as possible - there is a link to them at the bottom of this website. Let us know how you get on, as much as you are able.
- Samaritans – call 116 123
- Shout – text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258
