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Can my brother/father come?

confused 101
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23 Jun 12 #338524 by confused 101

Topic started by confused 101

Hi - I''m self repping and was wondering if I am allowed to bring either my brother or father for moral support?

I have read somewhere about a makenzie friend ... is this what they would be? And can I just turn up with them?

dukey
Moderator

23 Jun 12 #338542 by dukey

Reply from dukey

Yup McKenzie friend is the term, you need to ask court first though, don`t just turn up or the chances are they will have to wait outside.

acfair
Elite Member

23 Jun 12 #338624 by acfair

Reply from acfair

I self repped and took a family friend into court. i wrote to court beforehand and asked if it would be ok.

Marshy_
Platinum Member

23 Jun 12 #338654 by Marshy_

Reply from Marshy_

I took a friend with me for 1st appointment. It was really great havin him there with me. My ex brought half her family and they sat there starin daggers at me. Yr father / bro dont need to go in with you. Just havin someone there that you know is often enough. And yr not in the actual court that long. Its not like a trial. Most of the time you are sat about. C.

confused 101
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23 Jun 12 #338655 by confused 101

Reply from confused 101

Thanks everyone - i''m dreading it. Never had anything to do with anything legal before.

Just don''t want to either clam up or witter on ... it''s quite possible I may do either!

Is it like a court room? or just a room, room?

dukey
Moderator

23 Jun 12 #338656 by dukey

Reply from dukey

This ain''t judge John deed or judge Judy this is just a room no robes no gavels no shouting judge, this is county court not magistrates or crown court, they are worlds apart.

Take a bottle of water and if you don''t understand anything just say you dont and the judge will explain.

What hearing is this?

confused 101
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23 Jun 12 #338660 by confused 101

Reply from confused 101

First in Ancilliary relief

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