Direct, one to one expert courtroom support when you need it most
We stand beside litigants in person across the UK mainland. We draft your applications, prepare your case and sit with you in court, all on a clear fixed fee from £99.
McKenzie v McKenzie [1970], Court of Appeal
We will fight for your rights
Standing up for yourself in court can feel like the fight of your life. You do not have to face it alone. We prepare your case, stand beside you and give you the confidence to be heard.
Careful strategy, honest advice and a steady hand at every hearing. That is what fighting together looks like.
Real legal support without the solicitor price tag
We are a McKenzie Friend, a trusted and far more affordable alternative to a solicitor. You keep control of your case and your budget while we do the heavy lifting behind the scenes.
One to One Support
Direct, personal help from start to finish. You always deal with the same experienced person, in and out of the courtroom.
Clear Fixed Fees
Fixed fee from the outset with no estimates, no hourly surprises and no hidden costs. You know the price before we start.
Full Case Preparation
We draft applications and responses, prepare statements, exhibits and bundles, and get you ready to face the court with confidence.
Your Backbone in Court
We are with you on the difficult days, providing quiet advice, moral support and a steady plan for every hearing.
We build your case, you stay in control
From the first letter to the final hearing, we handle the paperwork and the strategy so nothing is left to chance. We can assist both claimants and defendants.
Family and Civil matters, handled with care
Whatever stage you are at, we can help you make an application, defend one, or simply understand your next step.
Family Law
- Divorce Application
- Children Arrangements Order
- Specific Issue Order
- Prohibited Steps Order
- Consent Orders
- Occupation Order
- Non Molestation Order
- Financial Remedy Order
- Enforcement of Court Order
- Contempt of Court
- Injunction
Civil Law
- Tenant Eviction
- Debt Recovery
- Property Disputes
- Section 8 Notice
- Pre action Protocol Notice
- Remote & In Person Hearings
We can also prepare position statements, skeleton arguments, cross examination questions and witness statements for any dispute.
View Civil Law servicesTraditional solicitors vs My Legal Friend
The same legal knowledge and preparation, at a fraction of the cost. Here is how we compare.
| Application & Hearing | Traditional Solicitors | My Legal Friend |
|---|---|---|
| Typical application | £1,000 and above | From £159 only |
| Hearing | £1,000 and above | From £159 only |
| Appointments | Typically charged | Free |
| Billing structure | Billed at an hourly rate | Fixed fee from the outset |
| Court hearing | Full representation | You speak, backed by us |
| Cost control | None | Yes |
| Typical cost per case | £5,000 to £100,000 and above | Engage us as and if required |
£99 per hour, or a fixed fee agreed upfront
A small sample of our transparent fixed fees. Every price is agreed before we begin, with no hidden costs.
Qualified, experienced and genuinely on your side
We are not lawyers, and we never pretend to be. We are a McKenzie Friend with the legal knowledge, experience, expertise and qualifications to assist you during your legal battle while keeping your costs down. Our aim is to put you at ease in an overwhelming situation and help you achieve your objectives by keeping your costs in control, through careful planning and strategy.
Good to know before we start
A McKenzie Friend can provide assistance and moral support to litigants in person in court. The right was granted by the Court of Appeal in the landmark case of McKenzie v McKenzie in 1970.
No. We are paralegals, also known as a McKenzie Friend. We hold the necessary legal qualifications and we are fully equipped with legal knowledge and experience, but we are not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
We have a transparent fixed fee structure, which you can view in full on our fees page. You do not pay any estimated, extra, additional or hidden costs.
Absolutely. A McKenzie Friend can provide valuable assistance both in and out of court, from making and defending applications to drafting documents, and can be a real source of moral support. We will fight with you for your rights.
Let's fight together
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Disclaimer: We provide assistance to litigants in person during court proceedings in UK mainland. We are not solicitors or barristers and therefore we are not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We do not conduct reserved legal activities or provide legal advice. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice. If in doubt, please seek independent legal advice.
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