McKenzie Friend Manchester
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McKenzie Friend Manchester
McKenzie Friend Manchester
Exceptional experience and achievements.
Affordable & Effective Low-Cost Approach.
I am widely recognised as one of the most knowledgeable and experienced McKenzie Friends in the UK, with a remarkable Supreme Court achievement in 2012 known as the voice of the Child and used as a landmark case in Child Custody disputes.
Unlike some family court services and McKenzie friends I have assisted with some of the most complex cases in the family courts including public law and removal from jurisdiction issues in The High Court London.
My recent commendation from a Judge in the Supreme Court in London confers the level of expert knowledge you will have access to with my support. My credentials and reputation have been exemplary and consistent with over 30 years in the family courts support work
Help is available with individual pieces of advice on how to take a certain step in proceedings without the risk of missing something important, this will help you manage the overall process which in turn reduces the cost significantly compared to other services
There is a widely recognized presumption that a litigant in person (self-representing litigant) is entitled to have the assistance of a McKenzie friend whilst they are at court. If a party wishes to rely on a McKenzie Friend they should notify the judge from the outset of the hearing.
A judge will not usually refuse permission unless he believes that allowing the McKenzie Friend would interfere with the administration of justice. I have never had any resistance from any judge to support a case.
Some cases can be resolved without the need for a contested hearing, but without assistance and experience, family law cases can become protracted. I can make a difference during the early stages, even before any hearing takes place, to minimize conflict and the time taken to reach a conclusion.
The role of the McKenzie Friend is to assist the party rather than to represent them.
The general rule is that a McKenzie Friend can support the party in conducting their case, but cannot conduct it for them. However, experienced McKenzie Friends can be given rights of audience by the Judge and can take a more active role in the court hearing. This is particularly important when cross-examination is required, or where more sensitive and serious issues such as domestic violence are present.
When choosing a McKenzie friend, you must consider references and credentials in advance of any hearing to be certain that McKenzie is experienced and knowledgeable enough to support you. Over many years I have developed strategies that have been proven to be successful in bringing cases to a swift conclusion, always taking a child-centred approach.