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Hi dads,
I have a hearing on 14/4/16 for Non mol put on me.There were already 2 hearings in my absence as I had not been informed.
I shall represent myself- I cannot afford a sol.
Now, who pays the costs? I have read that each party pays its own costs- is it true? What is the actual difference between an undertaking and Non mol?
I will ask for undertaking- if I get it there are no costs awarded to me-is it true?
If I don't get undertaking there is a contested hearing which I will probably lose.Wh
at about the costs in this situation?
"I agree to Non mol on the basis of no costs awarded"- could I say this ?
Sorry, it is all a bit chaotic..
Hi there
I don't remember costs being awarded in any non mol case that has been talked about here, I think you cover your own costs, the applicant doesn't pay to make the application and may be entitled to legal aid for a solicitor if they qualify. However I would contact the CAB and get a definitive answer. Some solicitors offer a free initial consultation which might be helpful to you.
...Speaking to a friend of mine with lots of experience, he says the options for a non-mol are -
Contest it ....which entails grief, time and expense.
Accept an undertaking....which has its drawbacks and can be manipulated by the accuser if you as much as bump into them by accident.
Accept it without accepting the allegations...this is his favoured course of action as it causes the least problems.
As I said, get some legal advise just to be sure.
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