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You Don't Need Family Lawyers


Tens of thousands of people are empowering themselves through Family Court as Litigant's in Person with the support of

a Trusted McKenzie Friend.

Take the path of #lightnothate

Our Team
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MEET THE TEAM

All our McKenzie Friend are independent members

operating under their own terms and conditions.

McKenzie Friend Phil Kedge is a retired Police Chief Inspector, the director of the McKenzie Friend UK Network and founder of the National Campaign #lightnothate 
CONTACT PHIL

Deborah’s frustration with the costly legal process surrounding separation and divorce was first realised during her own experience of the family court in 2012. --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


EAST MIDLANDS

Derby Leicester Lincoln Northampton Nottingham

 

 Darshna is a highly skilled and empathetic McKenzie Friend with extensive experience in the family court system. With a robust background in--- Read More 

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

LONDON

As a former Police Detective specializing in serious and complex Domestic Abuse (DA) cases, I have successfully secured charges and restraining orders to protect ---- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


SOUTH EAST

Canterbury, Bromley, Dartford, Hastings, Medway, Thanet


Lisa & Karen have over 20 years of experience in supporting people with a wide range of challenges. Both have personal experience through the family court process.--- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

Hello, I’m Crista, a McKenzie Friend based on the Isle of Wight, covering the Island and Hampshire. After personally experiencing a difficult --- Read More 

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

ISLE OF WIGHT

Dave Barma has spent the last 10 years working as a small business owner, for the 15 years prior to this he was employed in a number office based, customer service ---- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

EAST MIDLANDS

Jean has had a career in Financial Services over the last 35 years and has a strong understanding of numbers, specialising with family court financial remedies. ---- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

EASTERN

I’m an ex Cafcass Family Court Advisor (FCA) and qualified social worker. My unique ‘insider’ experience of the family court system will help steer you through this ---- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

EASTERN

I completed my LLB Law degree and graduated through Leeds Beckett University in 2015. 
Throughout my law degree I was a volunteer at the local Citizens Advice Bureau. --- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

As an Advocacy Specialist for over 25 years I have developed significant people skills particularly in supporting people with highly emotive Child Care Proceedings ---- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

I am Dr Jon Bedworth. I have a BA in Social Science and a PhD in the interactive arts. I also spent many years as a software engineer and was for some years a   --- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

My name is Neena, and I have been assisting, advising and supporting people with their domestic and legal issues in and outside of court for many years. --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


EASTERN

Edmonton, Romford, East London, Central London, West London

Having traversed the stressful world of the family court system as both a represented party and a litigant in person, I come with thirteen years of understanding ---- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH EAST

 I am passionate about reducing conflict in the family court by providing people the support they need to navigate and simplify the complexities --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


EASTERN

Watford, Ipswich,  Barnet, Oxford, Bedford, Colchester, Cambridge, Romford, Hertford, Chelmsford, London

Welcome to the world of compassionate and experienced McKenzie friends, where your journey through the family court system is guided by  --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


SOUTH EAST

Aldershot, Basingstoke, Guildford, Slough

With over two decades of dedicated service in family advocacy, Palli is a highly seasoned professional specialising in family court matters. 

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

LONDON 


Ms Powles is a former police Detective sergeant, with over 17 years’ experience in investigative roles and producing documents for court.

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

WEST MIDLANDS

Hello, my name is Ryan. 
After a long, agonising divorce which resulted in lots of unnecessary trips to court, where I largely represented myself -- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH EAST

My journey to being a McKenzie Friend began in 2015, when I became involved in a complex child arrangements case for my son. Initially, I made the costly ----- Read More


Trained by the McKenzie Friend UK Network.


NORTH WEST 

Blackburn Bolton Chester Crewe Liverpool Manchester Preston St Helens Stockport Wigan


As a McKenzie Friend, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals through some of the most challenging times of their lives—navigating family and divorce  - Read More

Trained by the McKenzie Friend UK Network 

MIDLANDS
Manchester Birmingham Derbyshire Cheshire

Hi I’m Hannah I become a McKenzie Friend following my own experience in proceedings, and understand how overwhelming the process can feel. ----- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

NORTH EAST

Louise Neville is a Master Level Divorce and Breakup Coach / McKenzie Friend and Parent Speaker on the Cafcass Family Forum. She has 9.5 years personal experience ---- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

LONDON

Tim has extensive experience in providing practical assistance in resolving disputes gained while working at a local advice centre and with local government. --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


MIDLANDS

Leicester Derby Nottingham Birmingham Northampton Peterborough Stoke-on-Trent Liverpool Manchester Wolverhampton

Elfan Dan is a Master Breakup and Divorce Coach, alongside being a McKenzie Friend. Elfan enables clients to deal with the emotional challenges of a breakup ---- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


WALES

Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bath




Naomi Simpson is Nursery Manager with over 15 years  of experience in the field. Qualified with a Level 5 qualification and a Diploma of Higher Education Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

Jennie Sutton is a Master Separation and Divorce Coach, alongside being a McKenzie Friend. Jennie brings with her a professional approach ----Read More

Trained by the McKenzie Friend UK Network 

SOUTH WEST
Cardiff, Gloucester, Bath, Bridgewater, Weymouth, Salisbury, Swindon.

Emma runs a successful health and wellbeing store with her husband in Southampton. Graduating with a BA Hons English Degree. ---Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


SOUTH EAST

Southampton Winchester Portsmouth Basingstoke Salisbury Bournemouth

My journey into the legal world began after earning a Psychology degree in 2012, followed by over a decade of successful work in Procurement & Supply Chain ---- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


SOUTH EAST

Aldershot, Basingstoke, Guildford,

Oxford, Reading, Southampton,

Winchester, Worthing

 I am a dedicated McKenzie friend, committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of the family court. Having been through family court myself, I --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


MIDLANDS

Birmingham, Gloucester, Leicester, Liverpool, Nottingham, Peterborough, Sheffield, Manchester,

I am a former Management Consultant who helped large corporations achieve major change. I am educated to masters degree level and have received awards  -- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

LONDON
Central London, West London, Kingston, Staines, Brentford, Croydon

After enduring a six-year journey in the UK family court system, I initially relied on solicitors but found limited success and financial strain. Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


SOUTH EAST

Medway, Maidstone, Dartford, Bexley, Bromley, Central London, Sevenoaks, Canterbury, West London


With years of experience as a McKenzie Friend, I’ve helped hundreds of clients navigate their Family Court cases with confidence and clarity. My deep knowledge of the Family  Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH

Mr Mario Romero is an independent consultant and contract negotiations specialist with over three decades of experience in project management ---Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

LONDON

After graduating with an LLB in 1983, and heading along the route to solicitorship, I succumbed to the lure of a career in aviation, serving as a pilot in the RAF -- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH WEST

I have a passion for helping both men and women through the challenges of divorce with practical, hands on guidance though the Family Court process. ----Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend Network 

EASTERN

Jennie is a hard working, determined individual known for her straight talking and down to earth attitude. Jennie is able to build excellent working relationships -- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

NORTH EAST

Andy became a McKenzie Friend after his own experience with the court system in both child and financial arrangements.

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH WEST

Abbie began her career by training as a person centred counsellor and worked for 10 years with highly vulnerable children, young people and families within the Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

EAST MIDLANDS


I have a passion for helping both men and women through the challenges of divorce with practical, hands on guidance though the Family Court process. ----Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend Network 

SOUTH EAST

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