Self-Litigation Coaching

Service Description

Beyond the many testimonials from parents we've assisted, industry professionals have also recognised Frank and the Guardians team for the impact of their community work. The Family Court Review Panel invited Frank to speak with them twice — the second time, they told him, "We've asked you back because you have a better understanding of this than most people." (The panel's final report can be read here.) The Impact Lab team, led by Mary English, reported on the measurable effects our work has had on the community. The Guardians have also featured in two editions of the Family Advocate Journal, a publication produced by the Law Society for its members. Associate Professor of Law Bridgette Toy-Cronin invited Frank to speak at the NCJO Civil Justice Forum, alongside international law professors, the Minister of Justice, the Chief Justice, and other leading figures. At every seminar, we actively discourage self-litigation — particularly for those who have never appeared in the Family Court before. Anyone can self-litigate, but very few do it well, and fewer still do it successfully. If you're eligible for legal aid, use it. Do as much of the groundwork yourself to save on legal fees and to understand the process — but know your limits. The reality, however, is that roughly half of all people in the Family Court choose to self-litigate for various parts of their case. if you want to be at your best, you have to learn from the best. Disclaimer: Self-Litigation Coaching [SLC] is a support and mentoring service only. No professional legal advice is given at any stage. Coaching is limited to guidance, preparation, and skills-building for participants who have chosen to represent themselves, and does not involve drafting legal documents, providing legal opinions, or any other activity that would constitute reserved legal work under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006. The participants using the SLC service remain fully responsible for their own case and are encouraged to seek independent legal advise where needed.