Preparing For Court
Practical information about attending court hearings and understanding the legal process in the UK. Articles cover courtroom procedures, costs, legal aid options, and different court types.
Court Costs and Legal Aid
Court cases cost money, but legal aid can help cover solicitor fees and advice if you earn under £2,435 a month or have less than £8,000 in assets.
Direct Access Barrister: Skip the Solicitor and Save Money
Hire a barrister directly and cut out the solicitor fee, here's how the Direct Access scheme can save you money in court.
The Court of Appeal
If you're unhappy with a court verdict, appealing might be possible, but only under specific circumstances allowed by law.
The Family Court and Young Offenders
Family courts handle cases involving children and families, from adoption and custody disputes to criminal cases and child protection orders.
What Happens Before a Court Appearance?
Know your rights as a witness or defendant before appearing in court, from viewing the courtroom to bringing support.
What to Expect in the Courtroom
Here's what happens when you attend court in England and Wales, from which court you'll go to what to expect on the day.
Your First Time in a Courtroom
What to expect when you go to court for the first time, from courtroom layout to the judges and procedures involved.
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Free Legal Tools
Adoption
Preparing For Court
In Trouble
The English Legal System
Appeals
Stand Alone Guides
Different Courtrooms
Role of a Lawyer
The Justice Process
Victims of Crime
Divorce Court
Civil Courts: Small Claims
Money Claims and MCOL
Debt Recovery and Enforcement
Commercial Landlord and Tenant
Residential Landlord and Tenant