Services & fees
McKenzie Friend & Court Support
Calm, practical, non-legal support if you are representing yourself in the family or civil court — with clear fees, agreed in advance.
Calm, practical, non-legal support for people representing themselves in court — helping with paperwork, preparing you for what's ahead, and being beside you at the hearing itself, so you understand the process and never face it alone.
FREE 20-minute initial consultation
General McKenzie Friend support & case prep
Flexible support tailored to what you need.
- Reviewing court forms, statements & documents
- Organising court documents & evidence
Chronology preparation
A clear timeline of events for your case.
FL401 — Non-Molestation / Occupation Order
Help completing your application and supporting witness statement.
C100 — Child Arrangements Order
Help completing your application and supporting witness statement.
C2 / C1 / C1A applications
Help completing each application and its supporting statement. £150 each.
Half-day court attendance (up to 4 hrs)
Practical assistance and a calm, supportive presence at your hearing.
Full-day court attendance (up to 8 hrs)
Support throughout your hearing, with same-day typed notes.
Remote court hearing support
For virtual hearings, including typed hearing notes.
Telephone or video consultation
One hour of support, by phone or video.
Fees, fairness & booking
Universal Credit? We offer a 10% discount on our standard fees for clients receiving Universal Credit (confirmation of entitlement may be requested). If you're experiencing financial hardship without Universal Credit, you're welcome to talk to us about your circumstances.
Payment plans. Payment plans of up to three months may be available for clients receiving benefits or experiencing financial hardship. All arrangements are agreed in advance.
Booking & deposits. A 50% deposit is required before work begins or a court date is secured, unless otherwise agreed. The balance for court attendance is due at least 7 days before the hearing. All fees are confirmed before any work begins.
Where we cover. Based in North Oxfordshire, we provide in-person court attendance within an 80-mile driving radius (travel included in fixed-fee packages). Attendance further afield may be available by request. Remote support is available across England & Wales.
We provide non-legal support only and do not offer legal advice or representation. You remain responsible for reviewing, approving and submitting your own court documents.
What is a McKenzie Friend?
A McKenzie Friend is someone who supports a person representing themselves in court (a "litigant in person"). We are not solicitors or barristers and we don't give legal advice — instead, we help you understand the process, get organised and feel calmer and more prepared.
In line with the judicial Practice Guidance on McKenzie Friends, we can:
- Sit beside you in court and provide quiet, moral support
- Take notes during your hearing
- Help you organise your court bundle, evidence and documents
- Quietly prompt you and help you keep track of what you want to say
A judge may occasionally allow a McKenzie Friend to speak, but this is entirely at the court's discretion. You should let the court know in advance that you'd like to bring a McKenzie Friend — we'll explain how.
Who we help
- Parents applying for, or responding to, a child arrangements order (C100)
- People applying for a non-molestation or occupation order (FL401)
- Anyone facing a family or civil hearing without a solicitor
Other ways we can help
Our other services
Private Independent IDVA
Specialist, confidential support from an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor — whether or not you have been referred by another service.
Find out more about Private Independent IDVA →Post Court Life Coaching
Court proceedings take an emotional toll that doesn't end when the case does. Coaching helps you process what you've been through and move forward.
Find out more about Post Court Life Coaching →How it works
What to expect
Get in touch
Call us or send the form. We'll reply within one business day.
Free initial consultation
We listen, explain how we may be able to help, and answer your questions — no obligation.
Agree your support and costs
If you'd like to go ahead, we agree exactly what you need and what it costs, up front.
We begin
We support you through the paperwork, preparation and hearings, at your pace.
You don't have to face it alone
Free, no-obligation first consultation.