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Family Law Support
Family Court Statement Drafting
Professionally prepared witness statements compliant with FPR PD 22A.
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How we help
A clear, well-structured witness statement often decides how the court sees your case. We help you prepare statements that comply with FPR Part 22 and Practice Direction 22A — factual, chronological, correctly formatted and free of the tone issues that undermine credibility.
Who this is for: Litigants in person and clients working alongside a solicitor who need help preparing accurate, well-structured family court statements.
What is included
- Structured drafting following FPR PD22A formatting requirements
- Chronology and evidence indexing
- Statement of truth compliance
- Response statements and second statements
- Position statements for hearings
- Review and editing of client-drafted statements
Process
How the process works
01
Instruction and scope
We agree what the statement needs to cover and by when.
02
Draft preparation
We interview you, structure the narrative and prepare a full draft.
03
Review and evidence
We refine the draft with you and index supporting evidence.
04
Final and file
We finalise the statement, sign the statement of truth and prepare it for filing.
When we help
Common situations we help with
Every matter is different, but the following situations come up frequently. If any of these sound like yours, we can help.
- You have been directed to file a witness statement
- Your first statement needs response to another party's evidence
- You need a position statement for a hearing
- You have drafted a statement and want it professionally reviewed
Frequently asked
Common questions
- What are the formatting rules?
- FPR Practice Direction 22A sets out formatting: numbered paragraphs, first-person, chronological, statement of truth, correctly headed and paginated.
- Can BLS sign the statement for me?
- No — a witness statement is your evidence and only you can sign the statement of truth. We prepare and refine the draft with you.
- How long does drafting take?
- Typically five to ten working days depending on the complexity and evidence involved.
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