If you have a Family Court hearing approaching and no solicitor, we sit beside you as your McKenzie Friend — providing real-time notes, quiet guidance, and the confidence you need to face proceedings.
As your McKenzie Friend, we sit beside you in the courtroom, take notes, help you organise your papers, and quietly advise you throughout. We help you understand what the judge is asking, suggest responses, and keep you calm and focused. We attend hearings across England & Wales — both in person and via video link.
This service is for anyone attending a Family Court hearing without a solicitor — whether it's a first directions hearing, a contested hearing, a fact-finding hearing, or a final hearing. Parents, grandparents, and self-representing litigants of all kinds.
Pre-hearing preparation and briefing, document review and organisation, attendance at the hearing (in person or remote), real-time note-taking and quiet guidance, post-hearing summary and next steps advice.
Access Law is a McKenzie Friend service. We do not provide legal advice, are not SRA-regulated, and do not offer legal aid. We provide practical support — and our clients consistently rate us 5 stars for it.
All fees confirmed in writing before work begins. Free initial consultation included.
Not usually — but the judge may grant permission in some circumstances. Our role is to sit beside you, take notes, and quietly advise.
Your court bundle, any correspondence from the court, ID, and a notepad. We'll brief you fully beforehand.
Yes — we join video and telephone hearings and provide the same level of support as in-person.
"Adanna was very thorough and prepared a draft of the judge's order to share with both parties. During the hearing she periodically checked in with me, reminded the court to provide a screen between the respondent and I, and reminded me of questions and points to raise. Exceptional support throughout."
Y.V. · Court Hearing Support
"From the first phone call I could see Adanna knew what she was talking about. On the final hearing she was amazing — even the respondent's barrister and senior CAFCASS caseworker expressed how knowledgeable and experienced she was. She was more knowledgeable in family law by tenfolds than my previous solicitor."
Saj Miah · Child Arrangements — Final Hearing
"Their knowledge of UK family law is genuinely impressive. Their expertise was on par with direct access barristers, yet far more approachable and excellent value for money. The preparation was meticulous and their presence in court was reassuring. Truly a five-star service."
Fee C. · Family Court Support
