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Hi,
Quick one. I am representing myself in a case to see more of my son in Scotland. I’ve done pretty well so far. I’ve reached a stumbling block.
I’ve got a case management hearing coming up. Before that I had to have a pre-hearing conference with the Defence’s Solicitor. I have to provide joint minutes for the pre-hearing conference. Problem is Defences’s Solicitor is objecting to the format of the minutes. I can’t find an example of one anywhere and there’s not an example on the Families need Fathets guide to self representing. I’ve given a Solicitor a call and they reckon there’s nothing up with the format I’m providing it in. The Solicitor has advised me to tell the Defence it is a joint document and a draft and they can revise it as they like. Defence are refusing to deal with it.
Does anyone know the correct format?
As far as I’m concerned minutes aren’t a complex matter. Looks as though the Defence are trying every trick. It looks like they will try and claim incompetence and try get the matter thrown out. Matters like this highlight how hard justice is.
I’ve made good gains (I got my son on his birthday overnight). I’d hate for something like this to cause problems.
I'd give the court a call and explain to them what is happening, that you sought a second professional opinion which was positive and ask for their advice and if you can file it directly with the court regardless... I don't think they'd refuse to accept it once it's been filed.
Alternatively you could contact the Scottish Children's Legal Centre, they should be able to advise you.
www.sclc.org.uk
Best of luck
Giving the court a call sounds like a great idea.
I’ve had two opinions on it now. Appears document is fine and suitable for amendment by the Defence.
I think Defence are trying to psyche me out unfortunately. If I don’t take action before the Court date the Lawyer would be first to shout that it wasn’t there and call for it to be dropped due to incompetence.
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