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Representing myself in family law case

  • 31-01-2023 12:54pm
    #1
    Fresh air helps!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭


    I am the applicant who got a barring order against my husband for 12 months. He is appealing it. I can no longer afford my solicitor it is €900 for a day in court and I do not qualify for legal aid. Am I mad representing myself especially for an appeal. I have too many bills, 3 kids and bills and mortgage have to take priority. Solicitor won’t take instalments either so I am on my own really. I don’t even know how an appeal goes and do I need to write to his solicitor and tell them I represent myself now. TIA.



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  • #2
    chunkylover4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭chunkylover4


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058282227/representing-myself-in-family-law-case

    For a barring order you can do it yourself. The Court is normally very understanding for these cases and you will get good advice on process in the Court office.



  • #3
    BlueTaba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭BlueTaba


    Contact your local Legal Aid Board, they should be able to take you on based on a means test and fees on a sliding scale. If he has a solicitor representing him then it is possible you may get blindsided in court. If anyone recommends that you allow the appeal based on an undertaking given by him to adhere to the barring order DO NOT AGREE TO THIS. He can breach this undertaking and the Gardai will do nothing to help you!



  • #4
    Fresh air helps!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭Fresh air helps!


    Thanks. I don’t qualify for legal aid it is ridiculous. I am trying to find out if the appeal is just about the decision and evidence in the hearing for the barring order or is this a new hearing. He has a solicitor and barrister for it. Mad.



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