McKenzie Friend Family Court Support
If you’re navigating Family Court without a solicitor, you’re in the right place.
Whether you need help with a Court application, preparing your case, getting ready for a Cafcass interview or hearing, or simply need someone to help you work out what to do next, Odyssey Family Guidance provides straightforward, affordable support when you need it.
Free 30 Minute Consultation
Free
Not sure what support you need? Start with a conversation.
Our free 30-minute consultation gives you the opportunity to explain your situation, ask questions and explore how Odyssey Family Guidance may be able to help.
We offer a fully confidential, non-judgemental space to discuss what is happening for your family.
Court Application Support
From £50
Struggling with the paperwork or unsure what to put in your Family Court application?
We can proofread your self-written application or fully prepare applications for your submission to ensure the Court has the relevant information and that your position and any concerns you may have come across clearly from the outset.
Our support covers Child Arrangement, Specific Issues and Prohibited Steps Orders (C100), Allegations of Harm/Domestic Abuse (C1A), Enforcement Applications (C79) and Non-Molestation Orders (FL401).
Standalone Support
From £100
Are you looking for help with one particular stage of your case? Get targeted support when you need it.
Our Standalone Support service provides focused assistance where you need it most. We can prepare your Position Statement or Witness Statement for you to review and submit to the Court.
You can also book a session to help you prepare for Cafcass interviews and discussions with professionals, or provide focused pre-hearing coaching to help you understand what to expect, organise your key thoughts and build confidence to speak for yourself.
Case Reviews
From £130
Not sure where your case stands or what you should do next? Get a clear assessment before you take your next step.
Our Case Review gives you dedicated time to talk through your circumstances, review the relevant information and identify the key issues affecting your case. We’ll explain the processes relevant to your situation, help you understand your options and identify the next steps to be taken.
For more complex cases, we can review wider evidence, reports and statements, identify gaps or areas requiring clarification and develop a structured plan for moving your case forward.
Hearing Preparation Package
From £275
Going to Court? Give yourself time and structure to prepare properly.
Our Hearing Preparation service provides structured support for clients representing themselves (litigants in person), typically starting 4-6 weeks before the hearing.
We help you organise your evidence and case, prepare statements and bundles, understand reports and professional involvement, manage deadlines and prepare for the questions, discussions and situations you may encounter at Court.
This includes preparation for fact-finding hearings.
The aim is simple: to help you arrive at Court organised, prepared and ready to speak confidently for yourself.
Court Support Package
From £375
When the day comes, have experienced support alongside you from start to finish.
Our Court Support service provides practical McKenzie Friend support before, during and after your hearing. From the pre-hearing discussion and final preparation, to navigating the Court environment, taking notes, quietly guiding you through proceedings and helping you deal with discussions, documents and any issues as they arise, we remain alongside you throughout the day.
After the hearing, we help you make sense of what happened, review the outcome, finalise the Draft Order where required and establish your next steps, so that you leave Court knowing what happens next.
What is a McKenzie Friend?
A McKenzie Friend is someone who can support you through the Family Court process while you remain in control of your own case. They can sit alongside you at Court and provide guidance, practical assistance and emotional support before, during and after your hearing.
Family Court can feel like a lot to carry. There are forms to complete, documents to understand, deadlines to meet and decisions to make that can have a huge impact on your family. Then there is the emotional weight of having to stand in front of a Judge and speak about something that matters deeply to you.
A McKenzie Friend can help you make sense of what is happening, keep your case organised, prepare you for what lies ahead and give you someone to turn to when it all feels too much.
You remain the person telling your story and making the decisions, but you have someone in your corner to help you prepare, stay focused and find your way through what can be an incredibly difficult experience.
Why choose Odyssey Family Guidance?
Family Court can be difficult enough without worrying about how quickly legal costs are mounting. For many people, full legal representation simply isn’t financially sustainable, particularly when you don’t know how long your case will take or what the final bill might look like.
At Odyssey Family Guidance, we offer focused support around the parts of your case where you need it most, allowing you to remain in control while avoiding the cost of ongoing legal representation.
We believe you should know exactly what you are paying for. Our fees are quoted clearly and agreed upfront, with fixed-fee services priced from the outset. We don’t charge by the minute, per email or call, and there are no unexpected monthly legal bills or surprise invoices.
But affordability isn’t the only reason to choose Odyssey Family Guidance. We take time to understand the people behind the case. We recognise that there is a real family, real emotions and often a great deal at stake behind every document, hearing and decision.
Request a Free 30 Minute Consultation
If you are looking for McKenzie Friend support in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex or Cambridgeshire, please complete the brief contact form. We will be in touch to organise your consultation. Please provide any preferred dates/times for your call.