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Mckenzie Friends Poundon

If you represent yourself, having somebody who can encourage and help you in court can make a big distinction. Individuals who use this sort of assistance are referred to as McKenzie Friends. Can help support and assist with court applications, forms and supporting you in court.
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What Is The Use Of A Mckenzie Friend ?

Mediation cannot be used in every case to resolve the disputes arising in the family in case of separation.

The cases by mediation cannot help have to be reported to the family court for resolution.
Approaching the family court might need the hiring of a solicitor which can prove to be a costly process and there are some extraordinary cases in which a solicitor may help.
You also have an option to file the litigation without hiring anyone on your own.
Doing this may be a draining task as there are very less people who have the full knowledge of the proceedings of the court.

These are just examples of the challenging situations many people find themselves in. If your marriage is on the rocks, Trusted Mediator Poundon will help you resolve your differences skilfully and efficiently.

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What is a McKenzie friend Poundon?

McKenzie friend is the one who will go with you to the court and provide you with the Advises in the whole process of litigation working as an assistant for you and providing you with the moral support.

Who They Are

McKenzie friend is the one who is not represented by a lawyer or he doesn’t consult a barrister. The task of The McKenzie friend has to give your suggestions on every proceeding of the court and provide you with all the information regarding your case.

He also has to take important notes as he knows what to note down and what not to. He has a lot of experience and will handle your situation very easily. He is a person who will take you through the whole process.

Who They Help

There is a huge need of moral support while you are in the court and the Mackenzie friend will provide you with that. Having a family law case in the court of the United Kingdom can be represented by hiring a solicitor. The person who is representing himself is called the litigant in person.

The litigant in person has the right to go to the court and take help from another person and this person is called your Mckenzie friend. This term has been developed in 1970. There are some cases in which the litigant in person has been denied the help of Mackenzie friend and these cases are very few.

There is a high attorney fee for filing the cases of family disputes in the court and along with this the people who are representing themselves is increasing day by day. People do not have any Legal Aid to pay the fees of the court. As a result there is a perception in people that it is difficult to represent themselves. But this statement is wrong as it is very easy through hiring a McKenzie friend in the process.

Getting permission for a McKenzie friend

Earlier, McKenzie friends were family members and provided just moral support to the litigant in person without having a fee to be paid. The situation has been changed a lot from the initial stages and people are working as professionals to be your

Mckenzie friend and getting a small fee in exchange of their services. Hiring a Mackenzie friend is usually cheaper than hiring a lawyer. The services have become very professional and people are becoming very experienced in such situations and handling them very well.

This is the reason why the demand for a McKenzie friend has been increased in the recent past. The process of filing a case in the court can be difficult for a person who doesn’t have any knowledge about the situation and the proceedings of the court.

There are very few people who cannot afford the services offered McKenzie friend. Hence, it is better to hire the person who will help you with his experience and give you the moral support you need.

You can explore our website to learn more about how our mediation solutions can best help you but if you are unsure please contact among our group of mediators and go over the matter in more information and of course it’s completely confidential.