Family law journeys vary by case type. Each pathway has distinct stages, forms, and challenges where McKenzie friends provide crucial support.
At any point on this journey you might be using a solicitor, you might step off and use a McKenzie Friend, or you might just use a solicitor for advice. But no matter where you are — or who is beside you — you are fully responsible for your own case. Never hand your life over to anyone without a full understanding of what is happening and why. That is exactly why Bridge The Gap exists: so you always know enough to stay in control. Knowledge is power.
General information only, not legal advice. Your own court papers and the live guidance come first.
Click a station to see details, forms, and where McKenzie friends help most.
McKenzie friends don't give legal advice, but they provide the practical guidance, emotional support, and courtroom presence that make the difference. They're especially valuable at high-stress stations like your first hearing, evidence exchange, and final judgment. Understanding your case type and journey helps you access support at the right moments—before overwhelm peaks.
Procedural concepts that may come up during your family finance - standard track journey.
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