Looking for help in your family court proceedings?Bridge The Gap is a free, community-built guide to UK family court, written by litigants and McKenzie Friends, for litigants. Real observations, plain English, and people who can help.
Find a McKenzie Friend for Family Court
Trusted, McKenzie Friend family court support — wherever you are in England and Wales.
A McKenzie Friend sits beside you in family court, helps you organise documents, takes notes, and gives you quiet guidance throughout your hearing. If you are looking for a McKenzie Friend for family court proceedings, Bridge The Gap connects you with McKenzie Friends across the UK.
The Gaps
Family court is full of things nobody warns you about.
We call them Gaps — the difference between what people believe about family court and what actually happens. Reading them before your hearing could change everything.
What is a McKenzie Friend for family court?
The term comes from the 1970 case McKenzie v McKenzie. A McKenzie Friend is a person who assists a litigant in person in family court — providing moral support, taking notes, helping manage documents, and quietly advising. They are not a solicitor and cannot generally address the court directly, but having a McKenzie Friend in family court makes an enormous difference to how prepared and heard you feel.
Why use a McKenzie Friend for family court?
Not all McKenzie Friends are equal. Bridge The Gap lists independent professionals, and you should always check their background, family court experience, and approach yourself. Every listing is transparent about pricing, and we collect testimonials wherever possible. When you need a McKenzie Friend for family court, verified support gives you confidence at the most stressful time.
Local, remote, or national?
Many McKenzie Friends can travel to your family court. Others offer remote preparation support via video call — helping you with statements, bundles, and strategy from home. Browse our directory by region or explore national listings if remote support suits you better.
Did you know?
Most people go into family court believing things that simply aren't true.
The Gaps are short, honest explanations of the most common family court misconceptions — written in plain English, not legal jargon. Each one covers what people believe, why that belief exists, and what the court reality actually is.
How Bridge The Gap Can Help
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Plain-English analyses of the most common family court misconceptions — so you know what to actually expect.
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Access guides to court forms, procedures, and resources to help you prepare and present your case effectively.
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Your experience matters
Have you been through family court? You know something others don't.
The Gaps are built from real litigant experiences. If you discovered something in your case that nobody warned you about — something that changed how you understood the process — your contribution could help someone else avoid the same shock.
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