Receive Legal Assistance from a McKenzie Friend in Birmingham, West Midlands

As a McKenzie Friend, I provide legal assistance to those that need it the most. solicitors and barristers cost a tremendous amount of money, and legal aid is not available for everyone. That’s where I come in. I ensure that your case is presented in a professional manner, which makes the courts clear of your position. From family law assistance to emotional support you're sure to benefit from the options that I provide.

My Services

• Assistance with the Completion of Court Forms
• Assistance with Writing Position Statements
• Assistance with Compiling Court Bundles
• Attending Case Conferences for Social Services
• Child Contact and Residence Issues
• Financial Matters
• Prohibited Steps Order
• Non-Molestation Orders
• Occupation Orders
• Enforcement of Court Orders
• Emotional Support
• An Informal Mediation

McKenzie Friend – Legal Powers

A McKenzie Friend is not legally trained, but they assist ‘Litigant’s in Person’ in the presentation of their case. This includes the following:

• Quiet Advice Is Available on Points of Law.
• Note-Taking Is Provided.
• Advice Is Available on Issues That Litigants May Not Want to Raise in Court.
• Questions Are Suggested. These Can Be Put to Other Parties or Witnesses. 
• Documents Are Organised.

McKenzie Friend – Limitations

• Cannot Speak for the Litigant
• Cannot Examine Witnesses
• Cannot Address the Court (Although the judge may be prepared to hear from them if this would clarify an issue and assist in the swift administration of justice.)
• Cannot Attend a Closed Court (Unless they have prior permission from the court.)
• Cannot Sign Court Documents on the Litigants Behalf