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Under Solicitors Regulation Authority rules Solicitors cannot threaten you with costs to get something done. Cosst are only allowed by Order of a Judge
Aug 5, 2026
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If you withhold contact get Social Services on your side and an emergency C100
Aug 4, 2026
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Once you have submitted an application chase the Court after 24 hours. There is a 3 month backlog
Aug 1, 2026
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If you withdraw contact against an Order you may have to the other party’s costs to enforce return
Jul 30, 2026
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If a Solicitor demands you complete a form E under voluntary disclosure you do not need to.
Jul 28, 2026
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If drugs is an allegation you will have to pay for a Hair Strand test at a court appointed centre - £800.
Jul 27, 2026
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Need #advice: re #stopping #ParentalResponsibility Need #advice: re #gaining #ParentalResponsibility
Jul 24, 2026
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Your job as a Litigant In Person is to explain to the Judge. Do not assume then judge knows.
Jul 20, 2026
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If your six goes on holiday in your time and you have a Child Arrangement Order your ex is in breach
Jul 13, 2026
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An Order is an Order. If you don’t fulfil, a Judge may Order costs against you.
Jul 12, 2026
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I can travel throughout England and Wales. Ask me for a quote - fuel, car parking, tolls, my time.
Jul 12, 2026
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Marital Finances - if you know both of you will ever agree go to Court after Miam.
Jul 8, 2026
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Always use an application if contacting Court to decide. Emails alone don’t of it.
Jul 7, 2026
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If the nursery or contact centre wants do give a witness statement you must ask for permission by the Judge.
Jul 7, 2026
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Using a Solicitor for finances - £40k at least. Use me a McKenzie Friend £4k.
Jul 7, 2026
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What sets me apart is my barrister qualification and 10 yeas as a McKenzie Friend
Jun 30, 2026
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Need #advice: re #Court appointed #drugtest I am a professional McKenzie Friend with 10 years experience in Family Law, Divorce, Separation and Small Claims. £80ph. I work remotely. 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk #McKenzieFriend / #FamilyLaw / #Divorce (#Finances) #Separation #NonMolestationOrders / #TLATA
Jun 29, 2026
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Need #advice: re #propertysettlement I am a professional McKenzie Friend with 10 years experience in Family Law, Divorce, Separation and Small Claims. £80ph. I work remotely. 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk #McKenzieFriend / #FamilyLaw / #Divorce (#Finances) #Separation #NonMolestationOrders / #TLATA
Jun 29, 2026
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Do not assume a Judge will assume, they have Civil Procedure Rules and discretion. It's your job to tell the Judge.
Jun 29, 2026
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Need #advice: re: #positionstatement I am a McKenzie Friend with 10 years experience. £80ph. I work remotely. 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk #McKenzieFriend / #FamilyLaw / #Divorce (#Finances) #Separation #NonMolestationOrders / #TLATA / #Civil / #Money / #ConsumerRightsAct / #SmallClaims / #Professional#Court / #ParentalResponsibility
Jun 28, 2026
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If you withhold the kids which is against the Order for welfare concerns you must immediately do an emergency C100 or C2 and contact Social Services and or Cafcass.
Jun 26, 2026
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If you’re I’ll and can get proof you need to apply to Court to move the Hearing.
Jun 25, 2026
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Need #advice: re #tenantsincommon Need #advice: re #jointtenants I am a McKenzie Friend with 10 years experience. £80ph. I work remotely. 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk #McKenzieFriend / #FamilyLaw / #Divorce (#Finances) #Separation #NonMolestationOrders / #TLATA / #Civil / #Money / #ConsumerRightsAct / #SmallClaims / #Professional#Court / #ParentalResponsibility
Jun 23, 2026
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Need #advice: re #noorder #principle I am a McKenzie Friend with 10 years experience. £80ph.
Jun 15, 2026
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Mediation is always needed, but is it? Look at the form C100 / Form A and you will see listed exceptions.
Jun 13, 2026
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Consent Order finances drafted for £300 Mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk Www.Shoutforyou.Co.Uk
Jun 11, 2026
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I am in Court nearly everyday supporting my clients as a McKenzie Friend Mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk
Jun 11, 2026
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Can’t attend Court on the date stated or want it by MS teams apply on a C2 (Family) D11 (Divorce).
Jun 11, 2026
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New Bill Proposes Landlords and Courts can evict Domestic Abusers from Social Housing
Jun 10, 2026
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Need #advice: re #SmallClaims I am a McKenzie Friend with 10 years experience. £80ph. I work remotely. 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk
Jun 10, 2026
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Do not stick your head in the sand. Always follow Court orders and Directions or you may get a penal notice.
Jun 9, 2026
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The courts are moving to the first Financial Remedy Hearing is unattended with both parties agreeing Directions prior.
Jun 4, 2026
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If you cannot do a Child Arrangement Order Court date, apply for it to be changed on a C2. Mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk
Jun 2, 2026
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Need #advice: re #es1 #es2 Need Assistance in Family Law / Divorce Law? I am a McKenzie Friend with 10 years experience. £80ph. I work remotely. 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk
Jun 2, 2026
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s.91 (14) Barring Order - if breach or something changed then apply and ask for permission.
May 29, 2026
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Need Assistance in Family Law / Divorce Law? I am a McKenzie Friend with integrity. I am honest and tell it how it is.
May 28, 2026
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I am a professional experienced Family Law / Divorce McKenzie Friend with integrity. I am honest and tell it how it is.
May 28, 2026
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Need #advice: re #Appeal I am a professional McKenzie Friend. £80ph 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk #McKenzieFriend / #FamilyLaw
May 27, 2026
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Need #advice: re #ParentalResponsibility I am a professional McKenzie Friend. £80ph 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk #McKenzieFriend / #FamilyLaw / #Divorce (#Finances) #Separation #NonMolestationOrders / #TLATA / #Civil / #Money / #ConsumerRightsAct / #SmallClaims / #Professional#Court / #ParentalResponsibility
May 27, 2026
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Always follow the Civil Procedure Rules and Family Procedure Rules. I can help
May 23, 2026
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Do not use ChatGPT and the Judge will bounce back. So I can draft a #Marital #Financial #Remedy #Consent #Order for £300. Mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk
May 21, 2026
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Before you send a pdf or paper application check that the form you have is the up to date one.
May 17, 2026
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Remember if you are in Court re trying to discharge a Non Molestation Order and you win you just ask the Court for your costs. £24 per hour.
May 16, 2026
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Need #advice: re #N208 for #TLATA Need #advice: re #LetterBeforeAction I’m Ian, a professional McKenzie Friend £80ph 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk #McKenzieFriend / #FamilyLaw / #Divorce (#Finances) #Separation #NonMolestationOrders / #TLATA / #Civil / #Money / #ConsumerRightsAct / #SmallClaims / #Professional#Court / #ParentalResponsibility
May 15, 2026
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Why Choose Me as Your McKenzie Friend? My name is Ian, and I bring a decade of exemplary experience as a professional McKenzie Friend to every case. With extensive knowledge spanning case law, legal statutes, and court procedures, I am equipped to guide you through the complexities of family and divorce law. I’m Ian, a professional McKenzie Friend
May 14, 2026
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Using me can cost approx £2k in marital finances. A Solicitor may charge in excess of £35k
May 14, 2026
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If you need to change the Court date, ask for the Hearing on MS Teams use - C2 (Family), D11 (Marital Finances)
May 14, 2026
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Once you have a Child Arrangement Order, you can vary outside of Court of both agree
May 12, 2026
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If you are on a low income and suffer at having to the Divorce Application cost or any Court application cost I can direct you so that the Government pay your application fees.
May 12, 2026
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Did you know that Cafcass are just experts but held in high regards but it is the Judge that has a say on everything.
May 11, 2026
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After Court, the orders that are made start from that day and not when you receive the Order. mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk
May 11, 2026
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For a Non Molestation Order, make sure you have allegations and provided evidence otherwise if you lose, you may have to pay the other sides costs. mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk
May 11, 2026
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Social Media - if you put posts up or tick to post regarding Child Arrangements or the family Court system, beware this could result in a Non Molestation Order so best to not engage in social media if you are in Court.
May 11, 2026
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remember use a C2 for Child Arrangement Order and a D11 for Marital Finances to ask for new Directions.
Apr 24, 2026
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Need #advice: re #burdonofproof I’m Ian, a professional McKenzie Friend with over 10 years of experience in Family Law, Divorce (including finances), Cohabitees (TLATA), and minor Small Claims. I’ve handled all matters related to these areas. £80ph - WhatsApp: 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk
Apr 9, 2026
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Need to ask for MS teams for Court. Use a D11 (finances) or a C2 (Child Arrangement Order )
Apr 7, 2026
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New Guidance on Bundles - no texts or email or letters unless permission by the Court
Apr 7, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026
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Need #advice: re TLATA #Professional #McKenzieFriend - £90ph Family Law / Divorce (inc Finances). Separation, Non Molestation Orders, Small Claims Law WhatsApp / Text: 07488 384605 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk www.shoutforyou.co.uk
Mar 3, 2026
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I provide legal services in Family Law / Divorce (inc Finances). Separation, Non Molestation Orders, Small Claims Law McKenzie Friend. WhatsApp or text - 07488384605 (message only) 📧 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk 🧑💻 www.shoutforyou.co.uk
Mar 3, 2026
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Need to see your kids? At a loss with Divorce and Marital Finances? Bad workmanship or someone owes you money? I provide legal services in Family Law / Divorce (inc Finances). Separation, Non Molestation Orders, Small Claims Law McKenzie Friend. With to 10 years experience I charge £90ph. Member of the ‘Society of Professional McKenzie Friends’. Based in Exmouth and serve clients in Devon and throughout England and Wales. Contact Ian to book an appointment. WhatsApp or text - 07488384605 (message only) 📧 mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk 🧑💻 www.shoutforyou.co.uk #FamilyLaw / #childcustody / #Divorce / #MaritalFinances/ #Cohabitees / #Separation / #TLATA / #McKenzieFriend / #FormE / #FormA / #FormD11 / #C100 / #C79 / #C2 / #C1a / #ConsentOrder
Mar 3, 2026
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Prior to the Court date, ring the Court to check the Hearing is going ahead.
Jan 28, 2026
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Need expert advice and assistance in Family Law and Divorce / Separation? I am professional McKenzie Friend with nearly 10 years experience. I can also assist in negotiations with Barristers / Solicitors in the Court building only. My hourly rate is now £90. I can now draft a Financial Consent Order for £300.
Jan 20, 2026
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