Are you confused about the parties in a civil legal action? In this piece, I will, hopefully, clear up any confusion. Sounds good? Let’s go. The Plaintiff The Plaintiff is the party who brings an action or claim against another party. A party can be an individual or a company. The Defendant The Defendant is … Read more
If you want to change a child’s surname there is three ways this can happen: In the Birth Register By Deed Poll By Common Usage Birth Register-Re-Registration If the child has been registered in the mother’s name alone the birth can be re-registered in the Register of Births to include the father’s name. This can … Read more
Have you a Court Order for maintenance but payments are not being made? You can pursue the arrears of maintenance, and the creditor runs the risk of going to jail for contempt of court. How do you pursue arrears? Firstly, you must make an application for the issue of a summons. It shall be in … Read more
Do you need to apply for guardianship or custody of a child, or access? You can bring the application in the District Court where either party to the proceedings resides or carries on any profession, business or occupation. Your hearing will be heard in private. Guardianship applications and Court orders An application to the Court … Read more
You can apply for maintenance in the District Court where either party to the proceedings ordinarily resides or carries on any profession, business or occupation. The application will be heard in private-only officers of the Court, the parties and their legal representatives, witnesses (subject to the provisions of Order 8 rule 2 of these Rules) and such … Read more