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Statements & case papers
Support with structuring your own witness statements, position statements, chronologies and other case papers so they are clear, organised and focused.
Family Court Support for Litigants in Person
Prepare with clarity.
Go to court supported.
Practical, calm and confidential support for people representing themselves in Family Court proceedings in England and Wales.
Document preparation support
Hearing preparation
McKenzie Friend support
How we can help
Practical support when you are representing yourself.
We help you organise your case, prepare for hearings and present your information clearly. Our role is supportive and practical, not a substitute for a solicitor.
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Hearing preparation
Prepare your papers, understand the practical format of the hearing, identify the points you need to cover and arrive feeling more organised.
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McKenzie Friend support
Where permitted by the court, a McKenzie Friend can provide moral support, take notes, help with documents and quietly assist you during proceedings.
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Evidence organisation
Turn a large volume of messages, emails, dates and documents into a clearer chronology and manageable evidence structure.
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Child arrangements support
Practical preparation support for litigants in person dealing with child arrangements proceedings and related hearings.
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Financial remedy preparation
Administrative and document-preparation support for people managing financial remedy proceedings without full legal representation.
Simple process
From overwhelmed to organised.
We keep the process straightforward and explain what support is available before you commit to anything.
STEP 01
Enquire
Tell us briefly what stage your case is at and what you need help with.
STEP 02
Initial review
We identify the practical support we can provide and explain the boundaries of our role.
STEP 03
Prepare
We work through documents, chronology, evidence or hearing preparation in an organised way.
STEP 04
Attend prepared
You remain in control of your case while having structured practical support around you.
Guidance · Support · Empowerment
You do not have to prepare for Family Court completely alone.
Our service is designed for litigants in person who need practical help making sense of paperwork, organising information and preparing themselves for court.
Witness statement support
Position statement support
Chronologies
Evidence organisation
Hearing preparation
Remote and in-person support
Contact Your Court Companion
Important: Your Court Companion is not a firm of solicitors and does not provide regulated legal representation. Clients remain litigants in person and responsible for their own case, decisions and documents. Court attendance and the assistance a McKenzie Friend may provide are subject to the court's directions and permission.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
What is a McKenzie Friend?
A McKenzie Friend is a person who can provide practical and moral support to a litigant in person. The precise assistance permitted is ultimately a matter for the court.
Are you solicitors?
No. Your Court Companion is an independent practical support service and does not hold itself out as a solicitor, barrister or regulated legal representative.
Can you help with a witness or position statement?
We can support you with organising information, improving structure and helping you prepare your own document. The document remains yours and you remain responsible for its accuracy and content.
Can you speak for me in court?
A McKenzie Friend does not automatically have rights of audience. Whether any additional participation is permitted is a decision for the court.
Do you work with both men and women?
Yes. Your Court Companion supports litigants in person regardless of gender.
How do I get started?
Email enquiries@yourcourtcompanion.co.uk with a short summary of where your case is currently up to. Please do not send large amounts of confidential documentation until we have explained the intake process.
Your next step
Need practical help preparing for court?
Send a short enquiry and we will explain what support may be suitable for your situation.
enquiries@yourcourtcompanion.co.uk