What we can do
What we can do
Assist parties residing in England and Wales
Assist in Private Law cases
Act as a McKenzie Friend* at Court
Tell you how the Court process works
Draft statements and position statements
Tell you how to find a Court room, where to sit, how to address a Judge, how to conduct yourself in Court and in the Witness Box
Tell you about CAFCASS
Tell you about Expert Witnesses
Tell you about FDR’s and Private FDR’s
Tell you about Mediation
Tell you about Arbitration
Help you prepare for Hearings, Mediation, Arbitration, CAFCASS interviews, Expert Witness interviews
Offer views about the best way to progress your case and suggest possible outcomes
Provide further sources of information
What we cannot do
Assist parties residing in Scotland or elsewhere
Advise regarding Public Law cases
Usually, speak on your behalf in Court. There are rare exceptions to this though – see ‘Right of Audience’ in the link at the bottom of the page.
Tell you what the outcome of a case will be. We suggest no-one can
* A McKenzie friend is someone who comes to Court with you, to assist you. You can find out more HERE, which is edited from the judiciary.uk website.