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Is County Court the same as family court?

There used to be various different types of family courts for day-to-day cases, but officially there's now a single entity just called the Family Court. You still seereferences to Family Proceedings Courts, for example, or going to the County Court—this reflects the system as it was before 2014.

Why would a County Court call me UK?

Scammers are posing as County Court bailiffs to demand payment. Scammers posing as County Court bailiffs are sending emails trying to force companies and householders to make immediate payments. The scammers claim that the person owes money, often using the name 'John Hutchinson' as well as others.

What is a County Court Judgement?

A County Court judgment (CCJ) is a court order which tells you to pay money you owe to a debt. It's one of the actions your creditors can take as part of the debt collection process. If you receive a county court claim form you have just over two weeks to respond.

How many courts are there in England and Wales?

When the county court system was created as a result of the County Courts Act 1846, there were 491 county courts in England and Wales. Since the Crime and Courts Act 2013 came into force, there has been one County Court in England and Wales, sitting simultaneously in many different locations.

Is County Court a civil court?

The two main courts dealing with civil cases in England and Wales are the County Court and the High Court. The County Court deals with minor civil matters, while the High Court deals with large or complex civil disputes.

What can county court bailiffs do?

If you have a county court judgment for a debt and do not pay as the court has ordered, the creditor can apply to the court for a 'warrant of control'. This warrant authorises a county court bailiff to try to take control of your possessions to encourage you to pay what you owe.

How do I get rid of a CCJ?

If you pay the CCJ in full within a month of the judgment, you can apply to have the CCJ removed from the public register and from your credit file. To do this, you need to apply for a 'certificate of cancellation' from the County Court hearing centre which issued the judgment, providing them with proof of payment.

When was the County Court system of England and Wales established?

County courts were first introduced in 1846 to provide local justice in those less important or valuable cases that did not need to be heard in the High Court. The judges who sit in county courts are circuit judges or district judges.

What are the 6 UK courts?

What is the difference between High Court and County Court?

The High Court is one of the two primary civil courts which deals with non-criminal cases and usually involves financial claims. The other civil court is the County Court. Cases involving higher value financial claims are dealt by the High Court, whilst the County Court handles smaller claims.

Is a county court Judgement a criminal conviction?

A CCJ is not a criminal conviction and you cannot be sent to prison for not paying a CCJ. CCJs are used for all types of consumer debt – credit cards, loans, overdrafts, catalogues etc. These are the main types of debts considered here, but CCJs are also used for other court claims involving money.

What happens if you don't respond to a county court claim?

What happens if I don't respond to the County Court? Failure to file an Acknowledgement of Service or Defence within this limited timeframe means the Claimant is entitled to request that the Court enters Judgment in Default against you, which may result in a County Court Judgment (CCJ) registered against you.

What happens if I ignore a CCJ?

If you ignore the letter or notice, the court will still issue the judgment but they won't be able to take your circumstances into account. They could, for example, order you to pay back the debt all in one go when it would be impossible for you to do so.

Can you stop a bailiff?

You should first make sure your notice of enforcement includes the right information. If it doesn't, you can complain to stop the bailiffs coming until a new notice is sent. For your notice to be valid it must: show your correct name and address.

Can bailiffs text you?

Bailiff companies send text messages asking you to call them because they don't know where you are, and are not even sure if your mobile number is correct, so they send out text messages to see if it provokes a response. If you return the call, they will ask you to confirm your address or similar.

Can bailiffs turn up without notice?

Bailiffs, Have not received a Notice of Enforcement. The law says all debtor must receive a Notice of Enforcement at least seven business days BEFORE any bailiff turns up. If you were not given one of these, then everything that follows is invalid.

Can Family Court send you to jail?

Did you know: The Family Court can sentence you to prison! When parties are involved in Family Court proceedings they will often be going through one of the most stressful periods of their lives.

What happens if you lie in Family Court UK?

Lying under oath is also referred to in the legal world as perjury. Perjury is a criminal offense, and a Criminal Court indicts you for having lied under oath. This will not stop the family court judge in your case from punishing you, as well.

What powers do family courts have?

What the family courts decide. The Family Court and Family Division deal with all kinds of legal disputes to do with children and the breakdown of relationships. Most seriously, the Family Court will deal with cases where the government (local councils, in practice) intervenes in a family to protect children from harm.

What is the court system in England and Wales?

It consists of three divisions: the Queen's Bench, the Chancery Division, and the Family Division. The Court of Appeal functions solely as an appellate chamber. The Civil Division hears appeals form the High Court and the County Court, and the Criminal Division hears appeals from the Crown Court.