DBS checked &
ICO registered
Advanced Child Protection
qualified (2024)
Professionally trained by
McKenzie Friend UK Network
Over 10 years' lived experience
of family court
Calm, human &
compassionate support
What is a McKenzie Friend?
A McKenzie Friend offers practical help before and during family court. They can guide you through your paperwork, help you prepare what you want to say, organise your documents, and make the steps ahead clearer.
In hearings, they sit beside you for quiet support, take notes, and help you stay focused. They can’t speak for you, but they make the process easier to manage and less isolating.
McKenzie Friend Services
Every case is different, but most people I work with need help in a few key areas.
Below is an outline of the main types of support I offer as a McKenzie Friend in Yorkshire,
the North East and surrounding areas.
Child Arrangements Court Applications and Hearing Support in Yorkshire and the North East
If you’re going to family court about where your children live or how contact is arranged, it can feel a lot to manage alone. I support parents as a McKenzie friend in child arrangements cases, helping you prepare and stay organised for hearings across Yorkshire, the North East, and surrounding areas.
How I can help
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Applying for and responding to court orders.
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Understanding court orders and hearing directions.
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Preparing or tidying up position statements and chronologies you write.
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Organising evidence and paperwork into something easier to follow.
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Sitting beside you in hearings to take notes and quietly remind you of points you want to raise.
Divorce, Financial Orders and Form E
Support in Yorkshire and the North East
Financial paperwork can be one of the most stressful parts of family court. I help people representing themselves organise forms and prepare for financial hearings as a McKenzie friend across Yorkshire, the North East, and surrounding areas.
How I can help
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Going through Form E with you so you understand what information is being requested.
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Helping you organise documents and numbers in a clear way.
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Supporting you to prepare for FDR and other financial hearings.
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Sitting beside you at hearings to take notes and keep track of what’s been agreed.
Non-Molestation Orders and Other Urgent Family Court Applications in Yorkshire and the North East
Urgent applications around safety and the home are often intense and can be
fast-moving. I offer calm, practical McKenzie friend support to help you stay as organised as possible in difficult circumstances.
How I can help
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Looking at court orders and application forms with you so you understand the process.
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Supporting you while you prepare your own statements.
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Helping you put documents in order before a hearing.
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Sitting beside you in court to take notes and quietly remind you of key points.
Specific Issue Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Other Applications in Yorkshire and the North East
Applications about specific decisions for your child—such as school, travel, or medical treatment—can feel complicated. I support parents with Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders as a McKenzie friend, helping with preparation and hearings across Yorkshire, the North East, and surrounding areas.
How I can help
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Going through forms with you so you know what to include.
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Helping you shape clear, child-focused statements and responses.
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Organising your messages and documents into an easy-to-follow bundle.
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Sitting beside you in court to take notes and quietly remind you of key points.