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What should I wear at the court hearing?

Wear a suit if you have one or at least a shirt and tie and smart trousers (not shorts even if it is hot). Women should also dress in smart…

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What happens if we go to family mediation?

Before the mediation starts, each parent has their own intake interview with the mediation service to discuss what needs to be discussed and to explain how mediation works. After this…

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Is a writ the first letter?

The form that is submitted to court to start a case is called a writ. Subsequent court forms are called “motions” or “minutes to vary”. The initial writ consists of…

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My lawyer has suggested that it will improve my chances of getting more contact if I do parenting classes – who runs them?

Look on your local council web site to see if they run any suitable classes, or try contacting organisations like Parent Network Scotland or Mellow Parenting. A Google search should…

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My name isn’t on the birth certificate of my child, how can I deal with this?

If possible, try to persuade the mother to add your name. There are forms for you and her to fill in and this adds your name to the birth certificate.…

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