Are you looking for an experienced, friendly and well respected legal
professional?
Have you considered using a professional McKenzie Friend?
I am experienced in Family Law / Divorce / Marital Financial matters / Separation / Care (dealing with Social
Services) / Special Guardian Orders plus Small Claim / Civil matters.
My name is Ian. I am respected and known to the Judges, magistrates throughout the Southwest.
I am personable, non-judgemental, vastly experienced and cost-effective McKenzie Friend.
I am as good as a solicitor but cheaper!
I may charge a higher rate than some other in Devon, but I am offer a better, personalised service. My reviews show that.
I constantly get referrals.
Based in Exmouth but I operate NATIONWIDE.
I can travel to any client / Court in England and Wales.
I charge £80ph for advice etc. A Solicitor may charge £300ph.
For Court, I charge £80 per hour. A Solicitor may charge £1500 for a 1 hour Hearing.
For Marital Finances Consent Order I charge from £200 (drafting only ) - a solicitor may charge £1800 (Inc VAT).
Studied and graduated at the Inns Court School of Law, London on the Bar Vocational Course (Barrister training).
Graduated from the University of Bristol with a Law Degree – LLB.
(HONS).
As an extremely easy person to talk to and I have heard everything, contact Ian to discuss your legal problem in strictest confidence and we can plan what happens next.
Book an appointment now. My email is above.
ADVICE
£80 per hour
INCLUDING FORMS / DRAFTING / MESSAGES / PHONECALLS etc
Mon - Thurs 5pm to 8pm = £100ph
COURT ASSISTANCE
£80 per hour
From time in the Court Building till I leave
(Final Hearing - full day in Court (9am to 5pm) can be £640, rather than £6000+ with a Solicitor)
(Directions Hearing (1 hour prior and 1 hour in Hearing + 30 minutes after) - £200 compared to £1500)
Prices are estimates. Please ask for a quote.
RETAINERS:
I am told that solicitors can ask for a retainer of £5k+.
I do not do that.
Retainers are optional and are for eg - £80 up front gives to 60 minutes if my time.
You use me as you wish. Like 'Pay As You Go'.
CONSENT ORDER
DIVORCE FINANCES
Prices start at £200 (drafting only - price depends on property / pensions or a clean break).
Please note if we book a time to meet I charge from that time so please arrive early
Advice and Court Assistance in the following:- (but not limited to)
Family Law - Child Arrangement Order, Special Guardian Order (Inc appealing against a Negative Viability Assessment), Child Maintenance Service, DNA, Allegations
Divorce Law - NO FAULT procedures, Deemed Service, online, D11.
Divorce – Financial Remedy – split of assets, completing Form A, D81, Form E, Drafting Consent Orders.
Drafting Consent Order so you do not need to go to Court.
Separation if not married to include split of assets / TOLTA.
Now doing 'No Assets / No Pensions Just Clean Break' Consent Order
Small Claims - Determine if you have a case? Forms, Judgement in Default, Case Management Conference. Now I am doing claims against and
defending car traders under the Consumer Rights Act.
Assistance in Court for all above.
I will explain everything concisely and clearly
Vast experience in supporting clients from beginning to the end
Other
a) Undertaking ALL Legal Services in Family Law / Divorce Law / Unmarried Couples, Small Claims, and Appeals.
b) Email / text Ian first to book an appointment.
c) I am a member of the "Society of Professional McKenzie Friends Ltd".
d) I have full Professional Indemnity Insurance.
e) I offer practical, valued support and guidance from our initial meeting to the Final Hearing at Court and then if
needed to Appeal.
f) I am with you for the whole journey to achieve the best outcome for you.
g) I am transparent in my costs.
h) I have 7 years full time experience (including attending and assisting in Court) and offer exceptional up to the minute advice in a clear way that you will
understand.
i) I can advise and assist from our first meeting to the Final Hearing and after.
j) I am allowed to quietly advise my client in court, explain any legal jargon and advise what questions to ask the other Party and that includes Cafcass and Social
Services.
My Working Hours Are:- (Nb I do not work weekends)
930am to 5pm Monday to Thursday (£80 per hour)
930am to 3pm Friday (£80 per hour)
All messages / emails / texts outside Monday to Friday hours will be answered the next working day. (Monday -
Friday)
Closed all bank holiday or special days.
All communication appliances are switched off outside normal working hours so please don't expect a reply.
All phone calls must be booked in advance and a retainer paid.
SPEAK VIA THE PHONE or communicate (online) via MESSENGER or WHATSAPP or EMAIL
We can communicate from start to finish (apart from attendance at Court) by the above. No travel is needed.
Send me any Court documents, statements, forms etc and I can look and advise. You pay for my time to look and advise.
I can complete forms for you by phone or email or online / phone.
Child Arrangement Order Applications and Divorce Applications can be completed online now.
I can travel anywhere in England and Wales mainly for Court Hearings.
I can travel instead of a phonecall
Travel is fuel + car parking / tolls + £20 per hour there and back per time as per google.
Please note because of the increase in petrol costs, advice via the phone is preferred.
Court Application Fees
If you are on a low income, less than £1200 a month, I may be able to direct you to the Government website where you can apply for help with the Application Costs only.
Who Is Ian Oldfield -
Your McKenzie Friend
As of 2023, I now have 7 years full time experience as a professional McKenzie Friend / Legal Advisor. I am now recognised by Court Judges and my reputation is growing.
I grew up in Surrey before moving to Bristol where I read Law at Bristol University gaining a Law LLB Honours degree in 1995.
I progressed to pass my 'Bar'
introductory exams where I then progressed to study at the prestigious 'Inns of Court School of Law', London
for the 1 year Bar Vocational Course. I successfully passed and I was "Called" to the 'Bar' in
1996.
Other
Message me via email to get things started.
mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk
TWITTER is: @legaladvisoruk
Facebook: @shoutforyoufamilylawadvisor