7.8 Writing a court statement – the ending
The final paragraph of every statement will be the
I believe the facts stated in this statement are true. I understand that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against anyone who makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without an honest belief in its truth.
The statement then needs to be signed and dated by the client.
Steve Smith’s final statement will therefore look like this:
Statement of the Respondent: Steve Smith | ||
| Statement no: 1 | ||
| Case Number MAxxxxxxx | ||
| Dated: xxth xxxxxxx xxxx | ||
| IN THE xxxxxxxxxx FAMILY COURT | ||
| BETWEEN | ||
| Jazmin Johnson | Applicant | |
| and | ||
| Steve Smith | Respondent | |
FIRST STATEMENT OF THE RESPONDENT | ||
I, Steve Smith of 4 Grove Road, Sandford, SS12 1YP make this statement to set out my position with regards to the application for a child arrangements order in respect of my daughter Chloe Smith (Date of birth 12/02/2016). The applicant, Jazmin Johnson, is my ex-partner and is Chloe mother. Jazmin and I were in a relationship and lived together for five years until three months ago. We all lived in my home. Jaden (Chloe’s son from her previous relationship) lived with us from the start of our relationship and Chloe was born four years ago. We separated three months ago when Jazmin moved out of our home. She took Chloe and Jaden with her. I have not seen Chloe since then. I do not know why Jazmin stopped the children coming to my house three months ago. I have never been violent to Jazmin. Any injuries she has was caused by her drug dealer as she owes him money. I am concerned that Jazmin is using drugs and drinking alcohol around Chloe. I work as a security guard, working 12-hour night shifts, four nights on and three nights off. I would like Chloe to stay at my house for the three nights I am not at work. She has her own bedroom at my house. I would like the court to make an order for me to look after Chloe on my days off and for her to sleep over at my house three nights a week when I am not at work. Chloe lived with me in my house until three months ago and I would like this to continue. Chloe wants to see me and stay at my house. Jaden sent me a birthday card last month saying Chloe and he hoped to see me soon. I attach this to the end of my statement marked SS1. | ||
I believe the facts stated in this statement are true. I understand that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against anyone who makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without an honest belief in its truth. | ||
| Signed ________________________________________ | ||
| Dated __________________ | ||
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To find out more about writing statements, you can look at the following resources:
How to write your statement to apply for an injunction [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]
7.7 Writing a court statement – exhibits