The court and the opposing party will keep their copies. You should also talk with your potential witnesses to prepare them and let them know they may have to answer questions from the opposing party or attorney and the judge. Remind your witnesses to dress appropriately and turn off all devices before entering the courtroom. Following these steps can help you feel prepared, avoid unexpected surprises the day of your hearing, and present your case clearly to the court.
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If you're on a low income, find out if you can get free or affordable legal advice. If you're attending court as a witness, you can find out what will happen and what help you can get. Some courts are closed and others are changing the way they work. You need to check how these changes will affect you on GOV. You can check how to prepare if the court arranges a hearing by phone or video call.
You can search for their contact details on GOV. Be realistic about whether you can get what you want if you take a case to court. If your dispute is about a misunderstanding or communication breakdown, court is usually not the best place to sort it out. It's usually better to try other options first. Taking a case to court can be stressful.
It can take a lot of time and money - for example, if you lose and you have to pay the other side's costs. You can find out about alternatives to court action on Advice Now's website. If you decide to go to court to claim money you're owed, it's known as a 'small claim'. You can find out more about making a small claim.
You can also find a guide to making a small claim on GOV. If you have to represent yourself in court, you'll be known as a 'litigant in person'. You might get advice about what legal points to raise in court - find out if you can get free or affordable legal advice. If you want practical help during your court case, you can contact Support Through Court.
A Support Through Court volunteer can explain how the court works, listen to you and help with paperwork. They can't give you legal advice. You can find out how to get practical help from Support Through Court. You can use Advice Now's guides to going to court or a tribunal without a lawyer.
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