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Plain guides to the problems people face in family, housing and work cases: what usually happens, what decides it, and how to start your record today. With a lawyer or without one.

UK, Ireland, Australia, US, Canada, New ZealandChecked against official sourcesNot legal advice

Children and court

My ex is stopping me seeing my childWhat usually happens next, what decides it, and how to start a dated record today. I’ve been served court papersWhat each part of the papers means, how to respond where you live, and the first 7 days, step by step. Your first hearingWhat happens on the day, who is in the room, what to bring, and what the court can decide. Will my messages count as evidence?WhatsApp, emails, photos and letters: what helps, how to present it, and the rules on sharing and recording. Putting your side on paperHow a statement or affidavit is built, how it’s sworn, length limits, and an order that works. The family reportWho writes it, how the interviews work, how your child is heard, and what you can do if you disagree. When allegations are madeHow courts approach safety, how disputed allegations are decided, and how to respond calmly, point by point. Going to court without a lawyerWhat courts expect, who can come with you, questioning, costs, and your free kit.

Renting

My landlord won’t return my depositWhere it should be held, what can be deducted, and how to dispute it. I’ve been given an eviction noticeAllowed reasons, notice periods, whether you have to leave, and what’s illegal. Repairs and mould my landlord won’t fixWhat they must repair, how to report it, and where to go if nothing happens. Going to the tenancy tribunalWho decides, sending evidence, what the hearing is like, and enforcing the order.

Work

I’ve been dismissedWhen it’s unfair, notice and reasons, the first step, and the time limits. A disciplinary meetingYour rights to know the allegations, bring someone, respond and appeal. Unpaid wages and final payWhen final pay is due, unlawful deductions, holiday pay, and how to claim. Taking your employer to a tribunalConciliation first, what to prepare, the hearing, and costs.

Any case

Using ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini for your caseWhat the courts say, how to check what AI tells you, and what happens to the papers you upload.

Every guide works for the UK, Ireland, Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand, with the official rules quoted for each. Meanwhile, the free tools work now, in your browser.