Prepare, organise and attend with greater clarity
Practical help understanding the general process, organising the points you want to raise and preparing for an upcoming family court hearing.
When booking: please identify the hearing service you want to discuss. A free consultation does not purchase or reserve paid support or attendance.
£99
A focused 60-minute online meeting covering the upcoming hearing’s purpose, general process, the points you want to raise, your documents and a practical attendance checklist.
Substantial advance document review and written court documents are not included.
Book Hearing Preparation£199
Attendance, position statement drafting and additional documents are excluded unless separately agreed.
Enquire About Hearing PreparationFrom £199
Subject to the hearing arrangements and the court’s control, support may include a short preparation discussion, document organisation, quiet assistance and note-taking.
The fee depends on duration, preparation and practical arrangements.
Discuss Remote Hearing SupportHalf day from £295 · Full day from £450
May include an initial discussion, basic preparation, document organisation, quiet assistance and note-taking where permitted.
Duration, preparation, additional time, travel, parking and agreed costs are confirmed before work begins.
Request Court Attendance QuoteWhat to expect
These services are suitable for litigants in person who want to feel more organised before a hearing or seek quiet practical support during an appropriate hearing.
A McKenzie Friend does not automatically have the right to address the court, examine witnesses or conduct litigation. Attendance and assistance are always subject to the court’s directions and control.
Frequently asked questions
No automatic right exists for a McKenzie Friend to address the court or question witnesses. You present your own case unless the court specifically decides otherwise.
No. It depends on availability, suitability, arrangements and the court’s control. Any quotation is agreed in advance.
No. It is a focused preparation meeting. Substantial document review and drafting are separate services.
Not automatically. Travel, parking and other agreed costs are disclosed in the quotation where relevant.
The Everyday McKenzie Friend provides independent McKenzie Friend assistance and is not a regulated solicitors’ firm. You remain responsible for your proceedings, documents, decisions and presentation. No particular court outcome can be guaranteed.