Annika’s Diary # 4
I have been doing a wide variety of work these last two weeks including Domestic Violence applications, Injunction Matters and Children Matters. I have also visited court to assist Counsel and observe family proceedings as well as making my own applications for ex parte Non Molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps and Residence Orders and an application to the Magistrate’s Court to request an adjournment.
I have progressed further along the Divorce procedure and I have now reached the stage of drafting the replies to the questions raised by the other side. These questions are made to query any issues or discrepancies that have arisen from reviewing the other sides Form E.
I have sat in on appointments with Emma Brady and I have therefore been involved in new cases regarding Harassment Matters. I am co-running these files while Emma is on annual leave. I have learnt the necessary procedure and process relating to Injunctions under the Protection From Harassment Act 1997.
I have continued to draft documents for Court including; Draft Orders to adjourn hearings, a Position Statement, a Non Molestation Order, and a Prohibited Steps Order.
I also drafted a Skeleton Argument for a client who is seeking Leave to Apply from the court. After carrying out the necessary research a Skeleton Argument is drafted to provide a written summary of the arguments that a party will put forward at a hearing. It also addresses any case law or precedents that have been referred too by the other side and why the authorities relied upon do not apply in the current case.