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I had my first direction hearing in connection with a shared residence order a few weeks ago which was adjourned so we can attend a Parenting Information Programme (The Parenting Plus Course). My wife's solicitor handed me a 'Position Statement' which was an interesting read (!).
As I'm representing myself can anybody tell me if/when I need to repond. Tempting to have a good [censored] myself, but I think I should bite my tongue (Like I have been doing for the last 3 years!)
Well I'd not heard of a position statement before but as with most things Google is your friend Lol
Quick search turned up a site that gave some good advice on how to write it but not when you send it in, it did say that if the judge hasn't ordered it it may not be needed, but just gives a fair up front insight of what the other party wants, if you right it and send it back either through the court or her solicitor, as your acting for yourself if think about whether you want to give her solicitors an insight into what you plan to ask for, this may go either way, it my help as they will have time to discuss everything through with your ex, or it may give them time to gather a response/objections to your requests. This will be down to you I guess.
They do say and I'd say this throughout to keep things factual and don't give opinions, back up your requests with good reason and be fair.
Apart from the position statement how is representing yourself going?
I did the same and you get a great sense of achievement for going it alone.
Darren
Darren
Thanks Darren
Representing myself is going o.k. At Court I was suited and booted on probably the hottest day of the year so far, but felt cool and calm (which means I'll probably fall to pieces at the next hearing!).
The hearing has been adjourned for a couple of months. I'm presuming it'll be another directional hearing rather than the final hearing?
It does seem to go that way, I had around 4/5 visits in total, some were a waste of time and others were really productive.
Good luck with it all and keep us posted.
Darren
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