Independent McKenzie Friend support in England & Wales — not a solicitor or barrister

Fixed-price application preparation

C100 Application Preparation Support — £199

If you’re applying to the Family Court about arrangements for your children, completing the C100 form can be difficult, especially when you’re unfamiliar with the court process.

The Everyday McKenzie Friend provides practical assistance to help you prepare your application using your own circumstances and information. You don’t have to work through the paperwork alone.

The complete package

What does the £199 package include?

£199fixed fee

The court application fee is separate.

  1. Free initial consultation

    A 30-minute conversation to discuss your circumstances and whether the service is suitable.

  2. Personalised questionnaire

    A structured way to collect the information required for your application.

  3. Draft C100 application

    Preparation of a draft application based on the information you provide.

  4. Background information

    Assistance organising relevant background information.

  5. One round of amendments

    A chance to review the draft carefully and request the included changes.

  6. Final documents and guidance

    Final draft documents and guidance to help you submit your own application.

A clear process

How does it work?

You remain in control throughout. The service helps you prepare; you check, approve and submit your own application.

Book your free consultation

We discuss your circumstances, the application you wish to make and whether the service is appropriate.

Complete your questionnaire

If you decide to proceed, you receive a structured questionnaire covering the information needed to prepare your application.

We prepare your draft

We use your information to prepare a personalised draft C100 application, identifying any missing information that needs clarification.

Review and approve

You check the draft carefully and request any amendments included within the package.

Submit your application

You submit your own application to the court and pay any applicable court fee directly.

The fee

How much does it cost?

£199fixed fee

This covers the standard C100 application preparation package described above.

The court application fee is separate. Some applicants may qualify for help with court fees.

Additional documents, extensive amendments and complex cases are not automatically included and may require a separate quotation or referral to a suitably qualified professional.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about the C100 package

Can you complete my C100 form for me?

We can prepare a draft application using the information you provide. You remain responsible for checking its accuracy, approving its contents and submitting the application yourself.

Do I need a solicitor?

You are not generally required to instruct a solicitor to make a C100 application. However, some circumstances require specialist legal advice. We can explain the limits of our service during the initial consultation.

Does the £199 include the court fee?

No. The £199 covers our preparation support. The court application fee is separate.

Can you guarantee my application will succeed?

No. Decisions are made by the court. We cannot guarantee an outcome.

How quickly will my application be ready?

We aim to provide an initial draft within three working days of receiving all required information, subject to availability and case suitability.

Important information

Practical support, with clear limits

The Everyday McKenzie Friend is not a regulated law firm and does not provide regulated legal services. We provide practical McKenzie Friend support and document preparation assistance. We do not conduct litigation, submit applications on a client’s behalf or have an automatic right to address the court.

Clients remain responsible for the accuracy, approval and submission of their own documents.

Ready to Get Started?

Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your C100 application.

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