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Family law glossary - W

Witness

A person who has witnessed an event and gives evidence in court as to the details of that event.

Witness summons

A document issued by the court which requires a person to give evidence as a witness.

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Mediation in family law

Family mediation is a process in which an independent, professionally trained mediator assists separating or separated couples work out arrangements for children and finances.   Mediation can also be helpful when arrangements already in place may...

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What is a legal services payment order?

A legal services order is an order for one party to make a payment to another party for the purpose of funding specific legal services. This is also known as a legal services payment order (LSPO). Due to public funding cuts, many people do not now qualify...

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Family reorder

  • Victoria Gethin
  • Emma Roberts​​
  • Tim Galbraith
  • ​​Gwyneth John​
  • Jackie Price​​
  • Rachel Benett
  • Amy Jones
  • Lauren Day
  • Kath Geere​​
  • Nicola Clayton
  • Bethany Corday
  • Catherine Gaskell​
  • Stephen Jones
  • Victoria Melluish
  • Benjamin Armstrong
  • Lorraine Baldwin
  • Jack Chapman​
  • Claire Pilling
  • Nicola Horrocks
  • Catherine Hudson
  • Jessica Macaulay
  • Meerab Mazhar