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| What
is a McKenzie Friend?
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| A McKenzie Friend is
a term used primarily in common law jurisdictions,
including England and Wales. It refers to a person who
provides assistance and support to an individual
representing themselves in a court case, usually in
family or civil proceedings. The McKenzie Friend is not a
legal professional, but rather a layperson who can offer
practical and emotional support to the unrepresented
litigant.
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| The name
"McKenzie Friend" comes from a 1970 British
court case called McKenzie v. McKenzie, where it was
ruled that a friend of the family could accompany an
unrepresented litigant to provide assistance during the
court proceedings.
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| The McKenzie
Friend's role is extensive including offering moral
support, taking notes, helping with case papers, and
offering general advice. There is no right to address the
court directly, or to advocate, without the permission of
the court.
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| The concept behind
McKenzie Friends is that it is an irrebuttable truth that
you don't need to pay for lawyers in the the family
court. Lawyers, who all too often engage in thousands of
pounds of uneccessary work, stir the pot of hate and
acrimony for financial gain and have no professional duty
of care for any child.
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| There is no
advantage to having a lawyer, a lawyer cannot get you
what you want. A McKenzie Friend is a sensible
alternative to support you through the process as an
informed friend.
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| Please
note that all McKenzie Friends listed are independent
business entities who operate under their own Terms and
Conditions providing their own services. They are not
employed by us and we are not responsible or liable for
their service provided.
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