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hi again ive been reading on here and the web, about a position statment,, im self repping,, and , i was thinking this just might be a good idea? what you guys think,, and what sort of thing do you put in it,, and do you take it to court ,, on next court date or what thankyou,,
Hi There,
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My understanding of a possition statement is that you lay out step by step your issues and what you are looking to achieve, that saaid it needs to be almost bullet point so that it isn't too long, they should be kept factual and not involve oppinion.
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Someone else should be able to give you some further advice as I have very little experience of them.
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Hi, if it's a first hearing or a hearing where the court haven't asked for a statement, then you are only allowed to take a brief position statement. Try not to go over 2 pages, use size 12 font and 1.5 line spacing. Give a bit of background, why you're applying and what you would like the court to do.
Don't attach evidence to a position statement, if you have anything of relevance, mention this in the statement and take it with you on the day in case the court would like to see it.
At some point in the proceedings you might be asked to provide a longer statement and will be permitted to attach evidence.
Position Statements go with you on the day and you take 3 spare copies which you give to the usher.
Longer statements, usually called witness statements or statement of evidence, usually come with a deadline by which you must send to the court.
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