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Witness Statement vs Position Statement in Family Court: What Is the Difference?
Written by Dave Barma, Professional McKenzie Friend. Last updated on 15.10.2026. This is general information, not legal advice. If you are representing yourself in the family court you may be asked for a witness statement, a position statement, or both. They sound similar but do different jobs. Here is how they differ. The short version • A witness statement is your evidence. It sets out the facts you know about what has happened, so the court and the other party know

Dave Barma
Oct 152 min read
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