HELP BEFORE, DURING & AFTER FAMILY COURT

You don’t have to carry this on your own.

You will be listened to, not judged or told what to do.

I’m a trained coach with firsthand experience of family court. I’m familiar with court proceedings, appeals, social services and the wider system that can become involved around a family.

When you’re facing the hardest decisions and every option feels impossible, having someone to talk to can make a difference. I offer time to pause, be heard and think through what you need next.

People use the time I offer in a variety of ways:

To cry, be angry, read or think.
To prepare for family court hearings and questioning.
To prepare their own position statement.
To prepare for interviews or meetings with social services.
To build strategies or make decisions.

It can also be time to work through what is behind them and prepare emotionally for what is ahead.

Practical support with family court preparation

Using a coaching approach, I offer practical support of the kind a McKenzie Friend may provide. This can include helping you:

Organise documents and evidence you already have and may wish to rely on, so they are in a clear order.
Prepare your own statements by helping you structure them and express them in your own words. You control the content and sign the final version.
Work through court forms such as the C100 or N161, where applicable, so you understand the questions and can organise the information you choose to include. You complete, sign and submit the form yourself.
Understand general court processes, common legal terms and what may happen at the next hearing.

This is my way of giving back: offering someone else the time I once needed.

You can speak honestly, including about things that are hard to say.

No introductions. No personal details. No contracts.

This is a confidential service. No names or identifying details are exchanged during the conversation.

Give what you can afford.

This service is supported by donations. The suggested donation is £20 to £60 for a session of up to 45 minutes, but please give only what you can afford. A donation is required to confirm your session.

Up to 45 minutes

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We talk online through a private call link. You can keep your camera off and use “Guest” as your name.

45 min max

You do not need to know exactly what you want from the conversation. You do not need to persuade me. I am not here to decide who is right or determine what happened. We can use the first few minutes to work out where to begin and what would be most helpful to you.

Your session takes place through a private online call link. You can join from a phone, tablet or computer without downloading anything or creating an account. Use the link.

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This service is supported by donations. The suggested donation is £20 to £60 for a session of up to 45 minutes, but please give only what you can afford. Payment in advance is required to confirm your session.

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