Family / Divorce Legal Advisor / McKenzie Friend is a specialized legal support service offering expert guidance in family and divorce law matters across England and Wales. Operating as a cost-effective alternative to traditional solicitors, this practice is led by Ian, a Law Graduate and Bar Vocational Course graduate with 9 years of full-time experience. The service stands out for its personalized, transparent, and approachable support, providing clients with clarity and confidence throughout complex legal proceedings.
The practice adopts a client-centered approach, focusing on clear communication and practical assistance from initial consultation through to final hearings and appeals. Ian specializes in child custody disputes, divorce, separation, and financial matters, offering tailored advice to individuals navigating family law issues. With membership in the Society of Professional McKenzie Friends and full professional indemnity insurance, the service ensures reliable and professional support while maintaining affordability—charging £80 per hour compared to significantly higher solicitor rates.
Services Offered
- Family Law advice and court assistance
- Child Arrangement Order applications
- Special Guardianship Order assistance, including appeals against negative viability assessments
- Child Maintenance Service guidance
- Handling allegations and drafting Position Statements and Scott Schedules
- Analysis of Cafcass reports, including Section 7 reports
- Divorce Law support, including No Fault procedures
- Deemed Service and Alternative Service guidance
- D11 Conditional Order and Final Order assistance
- Divorce Financial Remedy, including split of assets (from £10 to over £2 million)
- Handling cases involving family homes (FMH) and cryptocurrency
- Contributory or Equality assessments
- Completion of Form A, D81, Form E, Form G, Form H, D11, and PP1
- Drafting ES1 and ES2 statements
- Drafting Consent Orders (priced from £200)
- Separation advice for unmarried couples, including asset division
- TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act) applications
- N208 form assistance
- Interest calculations
- Court assistance for all family and divorce matters
- Quiet advising in court, explaining legal jargon, and suggesting questions
- Communication with clients via phone, email, Messenger, WhatsApp, or online
- Document review and form completion assistance
- Guidance on low-income application cost support
Based in Exmouth and serving clients throughout Exeter, Devon, and all of England and Wales, the service offers remote support and in-person court assistance. Ian is available to travel to any court in England and Wales, with communication also possible via digital platforms for convenience and efficiency.
