Why I built Claim in Hand
Hi, my name is Martin and I built Claim in Hand.
I built it because I have five children and a very busy work life, and a few years ago I found myself buried in contracts and court cases all at the same time. The whole way through, one thought kept going round in my head. Why is there no proper software to help normal people take someone to court?
Martin, founder of Claim in Hand
Read the full storyHow it works
You do the thinking; we do the legwork.
You finish your paperwork
Use the Court Hub and the wizard to prepare and check your documents. When they're ready, you send them to us.
We handle the admin
We build your bundle, print and copy what's needed, and post it - to you, and to the other side if you ask. You tell us exactly what to do.
You stay in control and on time
You get the finished documents with proof of postage, and Deadline Watch reminds you before key dates so nothing slips.
What we can do for you
Pick the admin jobs you'd rather not do yourself.
Bundle Build & Deliver
We turn your documents into a finished bundle
Send us your finished documents and evidence and we build the bundle for you - paginated, indexed, tab-divided and bound - then post it to you.
What we do
- Take your finished documents and evidence
- Paginate, index and add numbered tab dividers
- Bind it into a tidy bundle
- Post the finished bundle to you by tracked delivery
- Send you a digital copy as well
You decide
- Which documents go in, and the order
- That the contents are final and correct
- Your delivery address
Typically 2-3 working days from receiving your documents
Send a Copy to the Other Side
We post a copy to the other party for you
We print and post a copy of your documents to the other side by tracked mail, and send you proof of postage and the tracking details.
What we do
- Print a copy of your documents
- Post it to the other side by tracked mail
- Send you proof of postage and the tracking number
- Keep a record of what was sent and when
You decide
- The exact name and address to post to
- Exactly which documents to include
- That meeting any court requirements for how and when documents reach the other side stays your responsibility
Posted within 1 working day of your go-ahead
Forms Sent to You to Complete
We send the blank forms; you fill them in
Tell us which forms you need and we send them to you to complete - by post or as printable files - and post your completed paperwork onward where you ask.
What we do
- Find the blank forms you've told us you need
- Send them to you to fill in, by post or as printable files
- Post your completed forms onward where you ask, with proof of postage
You decide
- Which forms you need
- That you complete and check them yourself
- Where any completed forms should be sent
Sent within 1-2 working days
Deadline Watch
We keep your dates and remind you in good time
Share your key dates and we keep track of them, reminding you in good time before each one so you can act early.
What we do
- Keep a list of your key dates from the documents you share
- Remind you in good time before each one
- Flag when something needs doing so you can act early
You decide
- The dates and documents you want watched
- That meeting your deadlines stays your responsibility
Set up within 1 working day
Copies for Court and the Other Side
The right number of sets, collated and labelled
We produce the right number of copies of your bundle or documents, collate and label each set, and send them where you need.
What we do
- Produce the number of copies you need
- Collate and label each set
- Post them where you need, or send them to you
You decide
- How many sets you need, and who each is for
- The final contents
2-3 working days
Court-Ready Format Check
A clerical check that your bundle is tidy and complete
We check your bundle is paginated, indexed and tab-divided, that pages are readable and in order, and tell you what to fix.
What we do
- Check your bundle is paginated, indexed and tab-divided
- Check pages are readable and in order
- Tell you what is missing or out of order so you can fix it
You decide
- That this is a formatting and completeness check, not a check of your arguments
- That the final contents are your responsibility
1-2 working days
Proof Writing & Paperwork Check
We proofread all your paperwork
We read through all your paperwork and check it for spelling, dates, names, consistency, completeness and formatting, then send you a marked-up list of everything to fix.
What we do
- Read through every document you send
- Check spelling, dates, names and figures match up
- Flag anything missing, unclear or inconsistent
- Send you a clear list of suggested fixes
You decide
- That this is a written proofread, not a check of your legal arguments
- That the final wording and content stay your decision
2-3 working days
Claim Details Typing & Formatting
Your notes, typed up properly
Send us your handwritten or rough notes and we type your claim details up into a clean, properly laid-out document.
What we do
- Type up your claim details from your notes
- Lay them out in clear, numbered paragraphs
- Send you the document to check and approve
You decide
- The facts and wording are yours to approve
- That you check the typed version before using it
2 working days
Witness Statement Formatting
Laid out the way a court expects
We take your written statement and format it into the standard layout, with numbered paragraphs and space for your statement of truth.
What we do
- Format your statement into the standard layout
- Number the paragraphs and add the heading
- Leave the statement of truth for you to sign yourself
You decide
- The words are yours and you check them
- That only you sign the statement of truth
2 working days
Chronology Build
Your dates, in one clean timeline
We turn your key dates and events into a tidy chronology the judge can read at a glance.
What we do
- Pull your key dates and events together
- Lay them out as a clear, dated timeline
- Send it to you to check
You decide
- The dates and events come from you
- That you check it against your evidence
2 working days
Evidence Scanning & Digitising
Paper turned into tidy PDFs
Send us your paper evidence and we scan it into clean, labelled digital files you can keep and reuse.
What we do
- Scan your paper evidence at good quality
- Label and order the files clearly
- Send you the digital copies and return your originals
You decide
- Which documents to scan
- Your return address for the originals
3-4 working days
Document Redaction
Hide private details before filing
We black out private information, such as bank details or other people's data, before your documents go anywhere.
What we do
- Black out the private details you point out
- Check the redactions cannot be undone
- Send you the redacted copies
You decide
- Which information to redact
- That you check the result before using it
2 working days
Hearing Bundle Pagination
Numbered and indexed for you
Already assembled your bundle? We paginate it, build the index and add tab references so it is easy to navigate.
What we do
- Number every page through the bundle
- Build an index that matches the pages
- Add tab references so sections are easy to find
You decide
- The contents and their order
- That the final bundle is yours to approve
2-3 working days
Form Filling Assistance
We fill in the form from your answers
Tell us your answers and we complete the form neatly for you to check, sign and submit yourself.
What we do
- Complete the form from the answers you give us
- Make sure nothing is left blank by mistake
- Send it to you to check and sign
You decide
- The answers are yours and you check them
- That you submit and sign the form yourself
1-2 working days
Letter & Email Typing
Your words, typed up neatly
Send us your notes and we type up your letters or emails in a clear, polite, professional style for you to send.
What we do
- Type up your letter or email from your notes
- Keep the tone factual and polite
- Send it to you to check and send yourself
You decide
- The message is yours to approve
- That you send it yourself
1 working day
Bundle Reprint & Update
Changed something? We redo it
If your bundle changes, we update the pages, index and references and reprint a fresh, correct set.
What we do
- Swap in your updated pages
- Refresh the index and page numbers
- Reprint and send you a clean set
You decide
- What has changed
- The final contents
2-3 working days
Document Storage & Backup
Your case file kept safe
We keep a secure digital backup of your case file so you always have a copy if anything goes missing.
What we do
- Keep a secure digital backup of your case file
- Send you a copy whenever you need one
You decide
- Which documents to store
- That you remain the owner of your files
Set up within 1 working day
Rush Turnaround
Need it faster?
Add priority handling to any service so your job moves to the front of the queue.
What we do
- Move your job to the front of the queue
- Aim for same or next working day where we can
- Keep you updated on progress
You decide
- Which service you are speeding up
- Your deadline
Same or next working day where possible
Phone Support Session
Talk it through with a real person
Book a call and we will help you understand the stage you are on and what to do next. Friendly, practical support, not legal advice.
What we do
- Talk through the stage you are stuck on
- Point you to the right tools and documents
- Help you feel clear on your next step
You decide
- What you would like help understanding
- That this is general support, not legal advice
Booked at a time that suits you
Case Organiser Setup
We set your whole case file up with you
We help you set up your case file, checklist and key dates from the start, so you are organised from day one.
What we do
- Set up your case file and folders
- Build your checklist and key dates with you
- Show you how to keep it up to date
You decide
- Your case details and dates
- That you keep your file up to date going forward
1-2 working days
Translation Coordination
Foreign documents handled
We arrange translation of foreign-language documents into English so they can be used in your bundle.
What we do
- Arrange translation of your documents
- Return the translated versions to you
You decide
- Which documents need translating
- That you check the translations before use
Varies with length
Want a trained legal eye over it?
Have an independent professional review your paperwork and the law that applies, then get their findings by email or book a call to talk it through.
Solicitor Paperwork Review
A solicitor reads over everything
An independent solicitor reviews your paperwork and the law that applies to your situation, then gives you their findings in writing.
What they check
- Whether your documents are complete and consistent
- The law that applies to your situation
- Anything that looks missing, unclear or weak
- What they would suggest you think about next
How you get it
- Written findings by email
- Or book a call to go through it together
Barrister Review & View on the Merits
A barrister gives you their honest view
An independent barrister reviews your case papers and gives you their professional view on the strengths, the weak spots and the law in play.
What they check
- The strengths and weaknesses of your case
- The law and any cases that may apply
- How your argument comes across on paper
- What they would focus on
How you get it
- Written findings by email
- Or book a conference to talk it through
Legal Clerk Document Check
A careful check of your documents
An experienced legal clerk checks your documents against what a court expects and flags anything that needs attention before you go further.
What they check
- Whether each document is in the right form
- Whether anything required looks missing
- Whether your references and dates line up
- Practical points to tidy up
How you get it
- Written findings by email
- Or book a call to walk through them
McKenzie Friend Review & Prep
A supportive set of eyes and hearing prep
An experienced McKenzie friend looks over how your case is put together and helps you prepare for the hearing. A McKenzie friend offers support and is not a lawyer.
What they check
- How clearly your case is organised
- How ready your bundle and notes are
- How to present your points calmly on the day
- What to expect at the hearing
How you get it
- Written notes by email
- Or book a call to prepare together
- Reviews are carried out by independent professionals who are responsible for their own advice.
- Claim in Hand arranges the review and handles the admin. The findings are the professional's own and are not legal advice from the software.
- A review gives you their professional view on your paperwork and the law that applies. It does not make anyone responsible for running your case for you.
- Preview: reviews are not bookable yet and prices are indicative examples.
Pricing built for real cases
Most people only need help for a few months. Use it when your case is active, stop when it's quiet, and come back when you need to.
Pay as you go
Just need one thing done?
Best for: Occasional, one-off needs
- Buy any admin service on its own
- No monthly cost
- No commitment of any kind
Nothing to cancel - buy what you need, when you need it.
Monthly membership
For an active case
Best for: Cases that run over a few months
- Deadline Watch included
- Reduced prices on every admin service
- Priority turnaround
- Pause or cancel anytime - no minimum term
Pause when your case goes quiet and resume when it picks up. No minimum term, cancel in a couple of clicks.
Case Pass
Rather not manage a subscription?
Covers a 3-month case window
Best for: People who'd rather pay once and forget it
- Everything in membership for 3 months
- Deadline Watch included
- Reduced prices on every admin service
- No recurring billing to remember
One payment, nothing to cancel. If your case runs longer, just buy another pass.
- Most people only need help for a few months. We're built for that - stop and come back whenever you need to.
- Membership has no minimum term and can be paused or cancelled anytime.
- Prefer not to manage a subscription? The Case Pass is a single payment with nothing to cancel.
- Pay as you go is always there if you just need one thing done.
How this works, plainly
- This is an administrative and document-handling service. We act on your instructions and you stay in control of your case.
- You remain responsible for what your documents say, for meeting court rules, and for your deadlines.
- We provide proof of postage for anything we send; meeting any court requirements for how and when documents reach the other side stays your responsibility.
- Preview: services are not bookable yet and prices are indicative examples.