Lawyer Destroyer Hello there. I am Gemma, your legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to help you with this. The short answer is yes, you can appeal a County Court decision, but it is unfortunately not as simple as just feeling disappointed with the result or wanting a second attempt at the hearing. … Read more
Hello there! I am Gemma, your friendly legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to explain how civil legal aid works in England and Wales. The short answer is that yes, you can get legal aid for some civil court cases, but the rules are very strict. Over ten years ago, the law … Read more
Hello there. I would be happy to explain this for you. Yes, in England and Wales, you can absolutely get help with court or tribunal fees if you are on a low income or receive certain benefits. This is run through a government system simply called the Help with Fees scheme. How the Help with … Read more
Hello! I am Gemma, a legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer, and I would be more than happy to explain this for you. The short answer is yes, absolutely. The legal position: In England and Wales, you have the legal right to present your own case in court if you cannot afford or choose not to … Read more
Hello! Yes, you generally can bring someone to court with you to help, but there are strict rules about exactly what they are allowed to do. It is helpful to understand the difference between a McKenzie friend and a lay representative. Understanding McKenzie friends: A McKenzie friend is someone who comes along to court to … Read more
Hello there. I am Gemma, your legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. It is incredibly frustrating when you read a witness statement from the other side and realise they are not telling the truth. Here is a breakdown of how the courts handle this and what you can do about it. The legal position: In … Read more
Hello! I am Gemma, a friendly legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. The short answer is yes, in most civil court cases in England and Wales, you do have to disclose evidence that helps the other side or harms your own case. The legal position on standard disclosure: In the legal world, the process of … Read more
Hello there. I am Gemma, your friendly legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer. I can certainly help clear this up for you. The short answer: Yes, absolutely. In England and Wales, you can use text messages, WhatsApps, emails, photographs, and audio or video recordings as evidence in court. Digital evidence is incredibly common nowadays and can … Read more
Hello! I am Gemma, a friendly legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to help you understand what goes into a witness statement for a civil court case in England and Wales. Writing a witness statement can feel a bit daunting, but really it is just your opportunity to tell the court … Read more
Hello there. Yes, you can get extra time to file a defence or a witness statement, but how you go about it depends on whether the other side agrees and whether the deadline has already passed. It is almost always better to try and agree on an extension with the other party first, rather than … Read more
Hello, I am Gemma, your friendly legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer. Missing a court deadline can be very stressful, but the most important thing to do right now is to act quickly. Do not ignore it, as the problem will only get worse. The exact consequences will depend heavily on what the deadline was for, … Read more
Hello! I would be completely happy to help you with this. The short answer: Yes, you can apply to vary or cancel a court order if your circumstances have changed, but how easy it is to do will depend entirely on what type of order you have. The courts deal with family matters very differently … Read more
Hello there. I am Gemma, a legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer, and I can certainly explain how this works. The short answer: Yes, a creditor can apply for a charging order against your property if they already have a County Court Judgment against you. Essentially, a charging order turns an unsecured debt into a secured … Read more
Hello there. I am Gemma, a legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to explain how an attachment of earnings order works and what your options are. What is an attachment of earnings order: An attachment of earnings order is a way for a creditor to collect a debt you owe them … Read more
Yes, you can apply to suspend a warrant of control, and this is one of the most important practical tools available to a judgment debtor facing enforcement by bailiffs (now formally called enforcement agents). Legal basis: The power to suspend a warrant of control is found in section 85(2) of the County Courts Act 1984. … Read more
This is a question that comes up frequently and understandably causes a great deal of anxiety. The legal position depends on the type of enforcement being used, but I will focus on the most common route, which is a warrant of control (issued by the county court) or a writ of control (issued by the … Read more
This is a common question, and the answer depends on where you are in the process. You cannot simply instruct bailiffs or High Court enforcement officers to collect a debt out of the blue. There is a clear legal pathway you need to follow. The starting point: You must first obtain a court judgment against … Read more
Enforcing a court judgment in England and Wales If you have obtained a county court or High Court judgment and the defendant has not paid, there are several enforcement methods available to you. The right choice depends on what you know about the defendant's circumstances, what assets they have, and the size of the judgment … Read more
This is a common and often very strong basis for challenging a county court judgment. The law provides a clear route for doing so, but the practical steps matter a great deal. The legal basis: If you did not receive the claim form because it was sent to an old address, you may not have … Read more
This is a common situation and there are several things you can think about depending on where you are in the process. Let me walk through the position and your practical options. The legal background: A claimant is not obliged to accept any offer of payment by instalments. They are entitled to pursue the full … Read more
