Assistance in the following areas of family law -
Section 8 orders -
Child arrangement orders
Prohibited steps orders
Specific issue orders
Matrimonial -
Divorce and separation
Financial settlements
Injunctions -
Non-molestation orders
Occupation orders
Or I can give general help on family law matters if you are totally confused and don’t know where to start!
Why choose me to assist you?
✅ QLS level 5 diploma in Family Law
✅ QLS level 4 diploma as a Legal
Support Specialist
✅ Always up to date with the latest changes to this dynamic area of law
✅ ICO data protection registered
✅ DBS checked
✅ Calm, compassionate and
understanding approach
✅ Attention to detail
✅ A passion for family law and helping
people with no legal representation
(litigants in person), so your individual
case will be a keen interest to me and
not just another job
Assistance and support with -
Assistance and support with -
🔹Court application forms
🔹Responding to court applications
🔹Case procedure, strategy and preparation
🔹Position statements
🔹Be with you in the courtroom
during your hearings to take notes and quietly advise and prompt
🔹Be with you for the pre-hearing
discussion with your opponent’s legal team (if they have one)
🔹Court orders/draft orders
🔹Filing and serving papers
🔹Court bundles
🔹Evidence and exhibit presentation
🔹Cafcass preparation
🔹Pre-hearing and post-hearing briefings
🔹Moral and emotional support
🔹Avoid making mistakes that may
damage your case
🔹How not to feel disadvantaged or
intimidated if your opponent has a solicitor and/or a barrister
🔹General help and advice on family law matters
Fees
What are McKenzie Friends not allowed to do?
What are McKenzie Friends not allowed to do?
HOW MUCH WOULD A SOLICITOR OR A BARRISTER CHARGE?
Depending on level of experience, a solicitor or a barrister would typically charge around £200-£400 per hour
HOW MUCH DO MCKENZIE FRIENDS CHARGE?
McKenzie Friends typically charge between £50-£100 per hour
HOW MUCH DO I CHARGE?
I charge £70 per hour
No contracts. A relaxed approach. Use my services for help with one court form or assistance for the whole court process from beginning to end. Or anything in between. Think of it like ‘pay as you go’
What are McKenzie Friends not allowed to do?
What are McKenzie Friends not allowed to do?
What are McKenzie Friends not allowed to do?
🔸Talk to the court on your behalf unless
the judge specifically gives rights of
audience
🔸Cross-examine witnesses or your
opponent unless the judge specifically
gives rights of audience
🔸Act as your agent, for example sign
court papers on your behalf
Which areas do I cover?
What are McKenzie Friends not allowed to do?
Which areas do I cover?
I am based in Devon but I offer assistance to clients from anywhere in England or Wales
Most of the work will be able to be done over phone/email/text and online, like advice, court forms, other paperwork, case preparation etc. For the court hearings themselves, some of these are now online via platforms such as
Teams, so location for these particular hearings is irrelevant
But for any in person court hearings, if you would like me to attend with you, there would be the extra charge of travel expenses (and accommodation if necessary) plus £20 per hour for time spent travelling. This can all be discussed before any in person hearings throughout your case, before you decide whether you want me to attend court with you for that particular hearing