What is a McKenzie Friend?

When you are facing the Family Court as a litigant in person, the process can feel overwhelming, lonely, and intimidating. A McKenzie Friend is a knowledgeable, reassuring companion who accompanies you into court to offer practical guidance, moral support, and organisational help throughout your hearings.

Pricing is transparent and will be agreed prior to starting work with you.

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Understanding the role

A McKenzie Friend provides vital assistance so you never have to stand alone before a judge. While I am not a qualified solicitor or barrister, I offer practical and emotional support to ensure you stay calm, organised, and heard.

What a McKenzie Friend can do in court

  • Offer moral support: Provide a calming presence by your side during stressful court sessions.
  • Take notes: Record key details and remarks from the judge and the other party so you can focus entirely on listening.
  • Organise paperwork: Keep your court bundle, statements, and evidence in order so you can locate essential documents instantly.
  • Quiet advice: Whisper reminders, clarify procedural points, and help you prepare what you wish to say during breaks.

What a McKenzie Friend cannot do in court

  • Act as a legal representative: Provide formal legal advice or run the case on your behalf.
  • Speak in court: Address the judge or examine witnesses directly, unless the Judge or bench of Magistrates grants rare and exceptional permission.
  • Sign court documents: File formal applications or sign legal paperwork in your name.

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