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Lets say the ex got her gp to write a letter that is horseshit, no facts, no details, simply an unfounded attack on myself. Can she be compelled to attend a high court family hearing so tht I can question her?
What about ex employees, who are hostile, but who I wish to question, can they be made to appear?
I had hoped this would all be unnecessary, but as the judge said in the high court, he has never seen two people in such opposing positions,. Ex is doing everything to bully and intimidate me, making all sorts of new and unfounded allegations and threats.
She has a good friend who is high in local social services and they have the gp and her mates around her fingers. Its getting messy and I need to be able to stand against it in case they all arrive at the final hearing.
Also, is there anyone who can help, a body or organisation that can prepare a final statement, paid or unpaid?
The social worker is to submit a report, and we are to reply before the hearing. Maybe my last chance to make a good impression as I have pissed off everyone including the judge as I refuse to give in and be bullied. Might have been a mistake but it is where I am?
Thanks again everyone !
I'm not sure whether a person can be compelled to come to court in family courts, but it would need a hearing in any case for the court to order that, I suspect (though I could be wrong on this).
I would suggest you look into engaging a McKenzie's friend - they can help you to prepare for the case, including statements - make sure you investigate which MF you intend to use, most are very good, but there are some dubious ones out there, so check for recommendations.
Can anyone recommend a great McKenzie Friend? I have looked, and while I will not need them to attend with me, they could help with statements and preparation, which does not require them to live close by. Anyone know ab=nyone who knows their stuff ?
As far as I'm aware, if a party to proceedings has filed a witness statement that they will rely on as part of their case, the other party has the right to ask that the witness attend court so that they may be cross examined on their evidence. You would need to address this with the judge and ask for their attendance.
If the GP has misled the court and given wrong information, you could ask to have access to your medical records, either through FOI or by court order...If you've upset the judge though, he might not be amenable to that.
Whilst I understand that you want to defend yourself, the fact that you acknowledge that you've pissed everyone off, judge included, will have made your situation more difficult... sometimes it's better to take some time out and come back with a different attitude, there are ways of putting your side of things across that are not so inflammatory and confrontational. I agree a strong statement would help but that needs to be combined with a calm and reasonable demeanour.
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