Frequently Asked Questions
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Wouldn't a solicitor be the best source of help? | |
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Court proceedings are adversarial, and provoke hostility between separated parents.
Our aim is to keep children issues out of court, by brokering agreement between the
parents - Solicitors are also very expensive and we think we provide much better value for money. Many people also prefer to avoid solicitors because they are then in complete control of their case. If you are represented by a solicitor you cannot be sure they will always fully understand your situation and may inadvertently present your case in a less than optimal manner. When you represent yourself, you always know you have said exactly the right thing to present your case in the best possible light. |
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But don’t I need to use a solicitor to go to court? | |
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There is no need for most people to engage a solicitor in family law cases. All you need is good, sensible advice from someone who has experience of the system and knows how to get the results you want for your children. Don’t worry, if we think you do need to use a solicitor and barrister we will tell you and help point you towards the services you need. |
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Are you the same Ray Barry who leads the UK “Equal Parenting Alliance” political party? | |
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Yes, that is one other activity that Ray is involved in, for more information see http://www.equalparentingalliance.com |
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But aren’t McKenzie Friends supposed to be free? | |
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Many people will act as a McKenzie Friend without charge (and our partners all used
to do this). However, it is not possible to do McKenzie work full- |
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