Mckenzie Friend Help And Assistance In Family Court Proceedings. 

Your low cost effective solution 

Advanced Highly Experienced Level Professional McKenzie Friend 30+ Years'

Remarkable Achievements in High-Conflict & Complex Family Court Cases Including Child Abduction.

Child Arrangements • Child Custody • Separation • Financial Disputes • Non-Molestation Orders • Findings of Fact.

📞Contact: Christopher James Coutanche, McKenzie's friend.               

Telephone: 07878 89 60 44  

💬 WhatsApp: Send a message: Ask a question or discuss your situation.

Press: " Contact Us page " and send some background information and request a callback. 

Professional McKenzie Friend | Affordable Family Court Support.

Child Arrangements [Child Custody], Family Dispute Resolution, Divorce and Financial Matters

Support — Based on Vast Experience 

Outstanding Experience

I have over 30 years of experience providing practical advice as your mckenzie friends to individuals involved in family disputes and family court proceedings.

My experience includes support in matters involving child arrangements, disputes between parents, divorce, financial matters and family dispute resolution.

I am recognised for my experience and involvement in family law support work, including judicial acknowledgement of my involvement in family proceedings. This recognition is recorded in the appendix to a 2012 High Court judgment, The Voice of a Child. 

Appraisal

"Remarkably, Christopher Coutanche's experience is not limited to assisting others through complex litigation. He has also faced exceptionally difficult legal proceedings personally 22 years ago, requiring him to navigate serious allegations and the full pressures of the court process himself. 

Successfully coming through such experiences has given him a distinctive advantage over most services.

An understanding of what it is like to face high-conflict litigation from the position of a litigant — not merely as an adviser standing beside one."This is part of the experience I bring to my work today.

A Different Approach to Support

My role is to provide as your Mckenzie friend  — helping you understand and organise the issues in your case, prepare effectively, identify the evidence and information that may be relevant, and approach the process with greater clarity and confidence.

I do not present myself as a solicitor or provide legal representation. Instead, I use my extensive experience to help you prepare, understand the process and make better-informed decisions about your case.

The difference I bring is experience, preparation and detailed attention to your individual circumstances — with the aim of helping you use your time and money wisely.

My Support

My service is different in its approach.

 I aim to understand and analyse your case from the earliest possible stage.

This means looking carefully at:

• the key issues in your case;
• the relevant court procedures;
• the evidence and information available;
• the strengths and weaknesses of your position;
• potential risks and difficulties; and
• where your time, effort and resources are likely to be most effectively used.

My objective is to help you focus your time, energy and money on what genuinely matters to your case and the outcome you are seeking.

Effective Support Starts Before You Enter the Courtroom

Strategic Family Court Support for Litigants in Person

My approach goes beyond simply attending court. I analyse the legal framework, relevant authorities, procedure, evidence and welfare issues arising in your case, helping you understand how they may apply to your individual circumstances and prepare clear, focused and well-reasoned arguments.

I have particular experience in child arrangements and welfare disputes, Cafcass and safeguarding concerns, domestic abuse allegations, parental conflict, drug and alcohol misuse, mental health issues, parental responsibility, relocation and Hague Convention proceedings, including high-conflict cases.

I assist clients in identifying strengths, weaknesses, inconsistencies and evidential or procedural issues, including careful analysis of professional reports and Cafcass recommendations. Where appropriate, I help you formulate focused, child-centred responses that address the matters most relevant to the court's welfare assessment.

My objective is to help you understand your case, prepare thoroughly and present your position clearly and effectively, while making the best use of your time and resources.

Experienced support. Detailed analysis. Focused preparation. Practical guidance — without the high cost of instructing solicitors.

Appraisal

"Remarkably, Christopher Coutanche's experience is not limited to assisting others through complex litigation. He has also faced exceptionally difficult legal proceedings personally, requiring him to navigate serious allegations and the full pressures of the court process himself. Successfully coming through such experiences has given him a distinctive understanding of what it is like to face high-conflict litigation from the position of a litigant — not merely as an adviser standing beside one."

Financial And Divorce

 I am experienced in divorce and financial remedy proceedings, including the identification, valuation, and division of matrimonial assets, pension sharing, spousal maintenance, child maintenance, and the application of the statutory factors governing financial settlements. 

Drawing on experience of 5,000+ cases, I offer knowledgeable and reliable McKenzie Friend support across a wide range of legal matters. Benefit from decades of hands-on experience and practical insight at a fraction of the cost of traditional legal representation.✅

I am recognised for my expertise in family law support work, including High Court judicial acknowledgement of my involvement in family law proceedings, with recognition recorded in the appendix High Court judgment in 2012 [see Family Law Experience And Recognition section below] ⬅️

Available support includes:

• Attending your hearings ✅
• One-off case reviews and procedural guidance for your next hearing ✅
• Assistance with court applications and legal documents ✅
• Support with drafting witness statements and position statements ✅
• Help organising evidence and preparing court bundles ✅
• Hearing preparation and confidence coaching ✅
• Strategic guidance on family court procedures ✅
• Telephone, video, and email support between hearings ✅
• Ongoing case management assistance ✅

Whether you require full McKenzie Friend support throughout your proceedings or targeted assistance at key stages, the objective remains the same: to help you present your case effectively while avoiding unnecessary expense.

Services Include

• McKenzie Friend support throughout family court proceedings ✅
• Child Arrangements Order applications and disputes ✅
• High-conflict and complex family court cases ✅
• Support for allegations and disputed facts ✅
• Court application preparation and document assistance ✅
• Witness statement and position statement support ✅
• Court bundle preparation and organisation ✅
• Family court procedure and process guidance ✅
• Hearing preparation and case management support ✅
• Telephone and online consultations ✅
• Support for parents, grandparents, and wider family members ✅
• Affordable assistance compared with traditional legal representation ✅

• 🟢International  child relocation and leave to remove applications
• 🟢High-conflict and intractable child arrangement disputes
• 🟢Complex welfare and safeguarding concerns
• 🟢Cross-border family law issues

Non-Molestation-Finding of Fact Hearings

I have extensive experience supporting parents involved in Finding of Fact Hearings, where allegations and disputed evidence require careful examination. I assist clients in analysing evidence, identifying inconsistencies and weaknesses within the available information, organising documentation, preparing chronologies and witness materials, and ensuring that key issues are clearly presented to the court.

My approach is child-focused and evidence-based, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that the welfare and best interests of children remain central to all proceedings. I work closely with clients to help them understand the issues before the court, prepare effectively for hearings, and present their position in a clear, organised, and professional manner.

Support may include:

• Assistance with case preparation and organisation of evidence
• Reviewing court documents, statements, and supporting material
• Preparing chronologies, schedules, and hearing bundles
• Identifying key issues and evidential gaps
• Guidance on court procedure and hearing preparation
• Support during hearings in the capacity of a McKenzie Friend
• Assistance with note-taking and case management
• Helping clients communicate their case clearly and effectively
• Maintaining a focus on the welfare and best interests of the child throughout proceedings

I aim to empower litigants in person to engage confidently with the family justice system, ensuring they feel informed, prepared, and supported throughout what can often be one of the most significant and stressful periods of their lives.

Family Court matters of International relocation

Child abduction-Hague Convention matters

I have supported clients in cases involving:

Hague Convention international child abduction cases.

Complex Child Arrangements and Welfare Cases

Providing specialist support in complex child arrangements and custody disputes, including high-conflict and intractable cases where there are significant concerns regarding the welfare, safety, and long-term well-being of children.

Extensive experience working with families and professionals in cases involving:

• Children with complex needs, disabilities, and additional support requirements
• Child and parental mental health difficulties
• Drug and alcohol misuse concerns, including the interpretation of testing and monitoring arrangements
• Highly complex medical conditions and healthcare needs
• Allegations of neglect, emotional harm, or other safeguarding concerns
• Domestic abuse and its impact on children and family relationships
• Cases involving multiple agencies, including social care, health services, education providers, and legal professionals
• Analysis of complex evidence, expert assessments, and welfare reports
• Parental conflict that significantly impacts a child's emotional well-being and development

Recognition And Achievements 

I am recognised for my expertise in family law support work, including judicial acknowledgement of my involvement in family law proceedings, with recognition recorded in the appendix to a High Court judgment in 2012.

I was directly involved in the widely reported Hague Convention proceedings concerning Ella Bridge, a significant international child law case that progressed through the High Court and engaged important legal questions regarding children's participation in decisions affecting their lives. The proceedings arose during a period of evolving family law jurisprudence concerning the "voice of the child" and contributed to broader legal and public discourse on the extent to which children's wishes and feelings should be heard and considered in proceedings under the Children Act 1989. During the course of the litigation, I was entrusted with the unusual responsibility of formulating a legal skeleton argument at the direction of the presiding judge, requiring detailed analysis of the relevant statutory framework, Hague Convention principles, and emerging case law relating to children's participation rights. 

The case also highlighted significant issues concerning transparency, privacy, and the balance between protecting children involved in family proceedings and the wider public interest in understanding how family justice operates.

My involvement provided first-hand experience of the complexities of high-level family litigation, including international child disputes, child welfare considerations, children's rights, and the practical application of principles governing participation in decision-making. These experiences continue to inform my work supporting families, professionals, and organisations navigating complex family law issues.

This background has given me a unique perspective on the interaction between legal process, child welfare, and the practical realities faced by children and families involved in court proceedings.

see main page 

✅ Divorce & Financial Matters – Assistance in financial settlements and proceedings.

Divorce & Financial Matters

Expert Assistance in Financial Settlements & Proceedings

Divorce can be a stressful and complex process, particularly when it comes to financial settlements. Whether you are negotiating a fair division of assets or dealing with financial disputes, understanding your rights and options is crucial.

Key Financial Considerations in Divorce

✅ Division of Assets – Including property, savings, pensions, and investments.
✅ Spousal Maintenance – Whether one party should receive financial support post-divorce.
✅ Child Maintenance – Ensuring financial stability for children after separation/ Cms disputed issues.
✅ Business & High-Value Assets – Protecting or fairly distributing business interests and significant financial holdings.
✅ Debts & Liabilities – Determining responsibility for joint debts

The rules on McKenzie friends is set out below 

https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/JCO/Documents/Guidance/mckenzie-friends-practice-guidance-july-2010.pdf</p>