You kindly put me in touch with Stephen Linnard, back in January, his advice and guidance have been invaluable to me.
I have for the moment stepped back from pushing forward with further action, unless my husband decides otherwise.
It is therefore the correct time to acknowledge the service given to me and let you know how happy I was, to be put in touch with your organisation.
Stephen has been a reassuring, insightful and knowledgeable person to deal with, always willing to take my calls.
He has an extremely calming manner which has really helped me to cope. I cannot speak highly enough of the service he has provided me.

Very caring, understanding and helpful. Very good subject matter knowledge with clear and precise documentation.

Excellent service, outstanding support

Phil handled my case with honesty and integrity throughout and I commend him for his service. Thank you

Excellent service, highly recommended even over any other solicitor. Wish I had used this service from the start of my proceedings.

Stephen helped me with my case and provided a fantastic service. He is patient, responsible, accessible and knowledgeable, offering a calm approach to offering advice and assistance. I would highly recommend him to others who find themselves in the same situation

Phil was supportive in every way and a great mentor at a time in my life when everything and everyone seemed to be going against me. I wouldn’t have had a clue representing myself. Phil went way beyond the expectations of a mckenzie friend and at least matched the work of any good solicitor at a fraction of the cost, the pay as you go system really helped manage finances also. 100% recommended

Excellent support and highly recommended.

I’ve been dealing with my divorce for over 6 years. After getting M.S dealing with this has been harder. I finally got a final hearing in court and without Stephen with me I could never have been able to go through the last hurdle of my divorce. Without his support and help I couldn’t have coped with it. It’s now over and I wanted to write and thank Stephen for being there , and helping me through one of the hardest days in my life

I would recommend Mr Kedge to anyone in need of help with a court hearing ,and does not want to waste money on a solicitor . He is very knowledgeable of the court process and acts in confident and professional manner.

Phil was extremely helpful in guiding me through a very difficult FDR and I can highly recommend him. He knew how to approach all the many and varied problems and was a great support on the many court day

Regarding the case, Emma was extremely supportive and engaged – she was very much onside. Her advice was excellent and very nearly tipped the scles in my favour. In fact, had she been allowed to speak then I have no doubt that I would have won. Indeed, the judge went so far as to give her his thanks and fulsome praise.

Sarah's communication over my case was at a very high standard.she made me feel very confident in the situation I was in at the time.she had a good Sence of understanding!and she gave me possitive feed back on my negativities

Saved me thousands, years of heartache and gave me win after win in court. Priceless.

found Ed's calm, "sound" approach and his attention to detail very helpful Thank you for your response at such short notice

I feel it had a positive effect that I had Sarah present at the court proceedings. At least from a supportive point of view. I wish Sarah all the best in her future

Stephen is very dedicated, sincere and committed. He was communicating well and was very responsive to all my queries, no matter how small. I am very grateful for all the support and help I have received from Stephen and I would strongly recommend him as a Mckenzie friend. He provided me not only with great life experience and expertise but also with the warmth, support and understanding throughout this difficult time. Stephen made great effort to explain to me the process, rules and options and if I ever need to use such help again I’d definitely come back to Stephen. He provided me with legal advice, irreplaceable life experience and was a great friend at the same time. Thank you Stephen!

To give you feedback on Emma.

I felt it was so important for me to just write down a few words about how I found it working with Emma. I doubt that there are even words for it but I will try.

For over 18 months I had been going through this traumatic experience, I had paid for lawyers who had left me feeling more alone than if I had never even solicited their services. Then came Emma through a friend and for the first time I felt confident that I could see it through with my head held up. I think Emma having legal background and being the kind person she is made it easy to fully express what my desires were. Other lawyers always left me feeling confused and sometimes made it seem like I did not know what I want. Emma took the time to understand what I wanted and as a result helped me to win this and put a stop to the foolishness I had been subjected to. 

Honestly Emma is an asset!!! I can't sing her praises enough. She really is a blessed person and I am sure all those that work with her are blessed. I wish that every aspect of life had an Emma. The world would be a better place. 

I really felt sad saying goodbye to her but I know there are so many other people out there who need her. 

I sincerely wish her all the best. She really inspires me as she has a serious boss work ethic, honesty, intelligence and compassion that many people can't even have if they tried. 

I am so inspired by Emma's work ethic I want to adopt it into my life at work, in my home, with my son, in my community and believe it or not with my ex. I can see why she is successful because she puts in 1000% in what she does. Well I believe she put in 1000% in my case. 

Phil, it has been an absolute pleasure working with Emma and i hope that your organisation grows and helps the many parents out there who can't afford the exorbitant legal fees yet their hearts are in the right place.

Yours sincerely,

Ronica

Phil's non-nonsense approach really empowered me to wean myself off of a hopeless solicitor and take control of my divorce. He was a solid presence in the family court, personally being called out by the judge as being helpful to the process. Both times I was in court (for the first hearing and the FDR) I managed to get everything I asked for from the other party and the best-case scenario was realised. I would recommend him highly.

Phil has been an invaluable help through the financial settlement in my divorce case. He has given sound advice and always been available(even on Easter Sunday for an Emergency) . At the court cases he was profession but also friendly and easy to chat to inbetween the serious issues. 

I would definitely recommend Phil to help anyone through this difficult process. And wish I had used him 2 years earlier during the child arrangements as the solicitor fees were astronomical yet I feel I received the same advice at a fraction of the cost. 

I won my case after a very long battle and there’s no doubt I couldn’t have done it without Phil. Thank you so much!

Very helpful and supportive

Words cannot describe the professional help and support Penny offered me during my child contact case. She was there when I really had given up all other legal options.

Contact before, during and after the court case was commendable and nothing was ever a hassle or bother to her. Her knowledge, effort and integrity meant that I was successful in my case and all matters were solved within one hearing.

I would recommend Penny to anyone and only wished I'd found out about her years ago. 

Phil was absolutely brilliant. Perfect advice at the time I needed it the most. Polite, personable, friendly and professional. I will always recommend him if anyone needs help. Very grateful to him, and believe my hearing would have gone very wrong if it hadn't been for his timely help.

Sarah was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. 

She understood my situation  and answered any questions I had with clarity. I would highly recommend Sarah.

Very friendly and helpful. It was nice to not feel alone,and Kayleigh was cheerful and professional at the same time; a nice mixture

Phil has guided me expertly and knowledgeably through the Family Court process throughout the last 3 years. The advice and the emotional support he has given have been invaluable. He has helped me to pare back statements, remove emotion and stick to the facts: advising on strategy and realistic outcomes. During hearings he is able to understand and explain the reasoning of the Judge, points of law and process and the subtext, which is often lost on me. I continue to gain positive outcomes with each successive hearing and cannot thank Phil enough for steering me, so adeptly, through this stressful and emotional process.

'Well what can I say and where do I start! My journey was a long one with unexpected twists at every turn, at times the hurdles seemed daunting, confusing and often insurmountable, that was until I met Phil and learnt of the amazing work he and his team do. Phil thinks outside of the box, he is always one step ahead with his planning, his honest pragmatic approach reduced the immense stress child proceedings can often bring by their inherent deeply emotionally and provocative nature. I had used a solicitor before Phil and wasted £1000’s, if only I had known then what I know now! Believe me, you do not need these ‘professionals’ who claim to be part of Resolution or any other organisation that lends them false credibility. I got a result culminating in a final hearing I could never have dreamt possible and it was all down to Phil. I simply cannot recommend him highly enough. If child proceedings are on the horizon for you, whether Applicant or Respondent, please engage Phil and save money whilst getting the best outcome for you and your children. Thank you Phil, it would never have happened without you

Penny has been a real help to me from the very beginning and did not let me down once. Thanks to her expert advice and knowledge and most of all sincere honesty she was able to put me on the right track, when I almost lost any hope. Even before I have decided to use her services, she spent long time on the phone explaining my choices so I can prepare in advance and make necessary arrangements in uneven battle against legally aided opposition. In contrast I did not feel that confidence when dealing with my solicitors, who put a huge strain on my finances and didn't care too much about the outcome. I would like to thank Penny for the hard work she have done for me, as she was always prepared and went the extra mile to provide me with support I needed the most. Very highly recommended, wishing her and Phil all the best in the future.

I meet with Stephen my worse time of my life at ever. He know how Im a difficult situation, he have a good eye how he can help me. He organised everithing,he have always time to listen me. We work still together to do divorce and Child arrengemant, financial things. I'm really pleased of him.

After previously working with Phil I needed to return to court, after such a good experience previously I used Phil's services again. Phil was very helpful & made the whole return to court much easier. He was available for any questions I had & helped a great deal in court & we achieved what we set out to. I would recommend his services.

Phil was very helpful. I felt that he listened to me and was able to provide me with the information that I needed. I found him to be very objective and delivered a very "no nonsense" approach to the court proceedings. This helped me have a clear idea of what I needed from the magistrates and how best to achieve my goal. I felt much more confident about what I was doing and the whole judicial process made more sense to me. This was just what I needed during this very stressful time.

Phil Kedge has advised, supported, coached and mentored me through the Family Court system, in obtaining a Child Arrangements Order.  He provided his service in a very honest and ethical way, also keeping my costs down.  Phil was so focused, knowledgeable and pro active with Family Law and his stratergy in helping me.

I am eternally grateful to him for the outcome we received at court.  I would strongley recommend Phil as a McKenzie Friend, he has been a Hero to me and is worth his weight in Gold!

Phil is a very professional Mckenzie Friend, he has helped me through the court process with a positive,satisfied outcome.
I felt very comfortable and reassured with Phil. 
I would recommend him to everyone and would highly consider his help in the future if need be, Thank you for everything phil! 
#hero... he is also afordable ;)

I highly recommend Stephen Linnard as a Mckenzie friend. Knowledgable, professional & compassionate.He was instrumental in progressing my case and supported me throughout, gave clear direction and was a huge asset to my case.I achieved the results I needed without spending thousands on a solicitor.

Philip Kedge absolutely was key to my court success. 

Calm & professional.Without his help I wouldn't have got such a positive outcome. I only wish I'd known about the mckenzie friend service before I wasted £7000 on solicitors. First class service highly recommended.

From the beginning Sarah was brilliant and responsive.  She was a good listener and quickly understood the case giving sound advice. Sarah boosted our confidence which resulted in a 100% successful hearing. I highly recommend Sarah and her support it was first class.

Have received excellent advice, guidance and support through my case. Phil was an experienced professional, who knew very well the process, always reliable and helpful and can highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with child arrangement issues in court.

Extremely honest and helpful advice dispensed with clarity and sympathy. Very very useful and enabled me to understand and make decisions on my situation.

Penny helped me through court and some very difficult circumstances with my neighbour dispute. I could not have done it without her. She was a friend throughout but also firm which I needed because I was very nervous. She was brilliant and even travelled distances to visit me when I needed it at a very reasonable cost. I had a successful outcome and without Penny that would not have happenend.

I needed some advice quick and I sent Phil a message, he got back to me in good time and gave me some great advice that saved me a lot of expense.
I am very grateful to Phil his advise.
Thank you Phil

Very Professional, supportive, precise. 
Great attention to detail, drilling down and really focusing on what I want to achieve. 
Excellent on contacting me and getting back to me.

Mr Kedge is an amazing individual! He has an incredible knowledge of family law. When I thought I had important information to be mentioned in my position statement or other documents he would tell me there is no need for that. He knows how to be succinct and get to the heart of the matter. He also has a professional empathy. He showed in my case a strong sense of justice. The outcome was that the final judgment and that of the appeal was what I hoped for. I am very grateful indeed to Mr Kedge. Thank you so much!

I am very grateful to Phil for giving me excellent advice although he is not available to help me for my final hearing in court. His insight and knowledge are impressive. He cuts to the chase in a way successive solicitors have not. I appreciated his directness. What struck me was that he didn't let his expertise get in the way of hearing me and I felt his genuine concern.

This guy is mustard.

I am grateful to Mr Kedge for his legal advice and support throughout the trial. He always showed confidence that I would achieve a favourable result. He showed clear knowledge of the law. He spoke to the other party's barristers with firmness, fairness and astuteness when required.  He also showed professional empathy to my situation and after the positive court ruling has given me kind advice about how to move forward. I strongly recommend McKenzie friends to others.

Phil Kedge helped with my Financial Hearing and I was extremely impressed with him. He is knowledgeable in his field and was very informative leading up to the day. At the hearing itself, Phil's presence was a massive support to me - not only professionally but emotionally on one of the hardest days of my life. Due to Phil's input I achieved more in court than I had hoped for. Of course I hope to not have to use Phil's services again, however should I ever need to, I will not hesitate in contacting him.

Penny was very helpful and understanding of my situation. Penny helped me with the things I couldn't do. And I highly recommend her.

Penny is a polite, curtious professiona who helped me gain the contact with my boy, putting the right evidence to court  at the right time. I would recommend Penny to anyone that needs a good Makenzie Friend.

Phil provided excellent and professional support throughout a drawn out case.  His knowledge of the courts and legal procedure was invaluable as was his reassurance and input before, during and after each court appearance.

I would have no hesitation in using his services again.

I used a Phil Kedge service for a nearly two years. He is very good specialist regarding family matter cases. He helped me a lot with my case giving always a good and knowledgeable service. I would fully recommended Phil.

Phil was excellent in my case and the one piece of advice I would give anyone is do not get embroiled in arguments with the ex stay child focused everything will work itself out. Phil really supported me and kept me on track as a result I received everything I wanted

Phil was a brilliant help. He took the strain and distilled my lengthy and convoluted case down to the bare bones. At last I have a workable court order!

Phil's experience and remarkably calm demeanour really helped me through a period where life was very complicated for me and my children.

Phil is meticulous and knowledgeable in civil law (and it is worth noting, criminal law), advising me so that I could read through the court forms and act with confidence to get the best outcomes for myself and my children on matters of family court and divorce proceedings without requiring a solicitor.

I would definitely recommend Phil as a great choice for a McKenzie Friend.

Phil has been amazing from start to finish. He offers great support and promptly responds to any concerns/questions you have and is always very honest which helps you to be prepared for what to expect. Since having phil as a McKenzie friend I have gained confidence in him and always know he would provide great support in court (unlike a previous solicitor I had used).
I would definitely recommend Phil and know that he will always be there in the future to offer his support and knowledge if I was to ever need it.
Thanks Phil I really appreciate everything you have done

Hayley is a very positive, open,encouraging and supportive person. I am happy to recommend her service.

I was stopped seeing my two young sons last year with no reason, after getting quotes from solicitors to assist throughout court proceedings for a child arrangements order it became apparent i wasn't going to be able to afford their fees. Quotes came in the region of £10k-£15k. I searched online and found Phil, the initial phone call took place within the same day I requested help, and he has made the whole process from start to finish a breeze. The final hearing took place yesterday and I got an order for 100% of everything I applied for. Phil has been understanding, and has been patient throughout. I have dyslexia and find processing information hard. Phil has been there every step of the way and has made me feel supported at all times. I was planning on filing my divorce after the children were sorted, and following Phil's advice i started this during child arrangement proceedings. He gave me the confidence I needed to represent myself in court with his assistance. I will reccomend Phil to everyone I know going through these unfortunate circumstances, and will be continuing to use him throughout divorce proceedings. I can't thank Phil enough for his help and support throughout the last few months.

My case was taken on by Phil, and he advised it would be best to create a parenting plan. I took his advice and he passed me onto his affiliate Hayley to assist with the parenting plan. Hayley was available to have a phone consultation at a time which suited me 7:30pm! Hayley was supportive throughout the development of the parenting plan, and suggested adding things in I hadn't thought about. The parent plan was sent to me to approve and I couldn't find a fault with it! The parenting plan was great and has worked well to detail all information to ensure future co-parenting with the children's mum is a positive experience. I would highly reccomend Hayley.

Phil was a huge help to me throughout, he made the process a lot more manageable. I had many questions and queries which Phil had answers to them all. I would recommend his service to anyone in a similar position.

Sarah has given me the greatest support and been there for me whether on the phone, by email or text.  I've named her my guardian angel.  Fantastic service!

Phil has done great work. He has been very supportive, emotionally as well as professionally. He put my mind at ease quickly and helped me to take the necessary steps to move forward. 
I am very grateful for his help. Thank you so much.

Phil has been an absolute blessing to us throughout this process. Helping us and reassuring us through every step. We took our time to start the legal process and this was on his advice as we were in an odd situation. Every step of the way Phil has been there; by phone, email and supporting us on our 2 days in court. He made the whole process so less daunting.
Thank you Phil.

Hailey met me at the court and after a brief catch up on my case she came in to the hearing and gave me the support and guidance I needed, without her support I feel the outcome would have been for the worse but with Hailey's help I managed to represent myself against the opposition's Solicitor and put my concerns and views across to the magistrates in a positive manner.

Really greatful there is a service like Mckenzie friends for people like me who are on a low income are very professional

We would like to take this opportunity to say what a thoroughly outstanding job Phil did for us . Highly professional , leaving you with a feeling that you are with the right person who is looking after your interest without impacting you financially.

Phil was always very quick to respond, made himself available during times that most would consider after hours and always patient in explaining the details of the case . 

He is here to help , resolve and stand for your interests

Phil was a tremendous help with all aspects of my case.  He has a calm and common sense approach to things and he was extremely good at cutting through the chatter and focusing on the important issues with a view to obtaining results.

Phil helped diffuse matters and reduce the animosity, particularly in child arrangements.  

Phil will always remain my preferred choice for a McKenzie friend and I will definitely come to him first if I do find I ever need one again.

Right of reply: I aim for the absolute highest standards of service. Unfortunately, in August 2016, I was urgently admitted to hospital by ambulance and spent 7 nights inside. I did as much as I could from my hospital bed but did fall behind.

Phil assisted with an issue with my wife's ex-husband and I can honestly say was truly outstanding in every aspect. He was able to accep our case and attend court with extreme short notice and guided us through the process with clarity. Phil is able to explain each point clearly and put you at ease with the situation and the expected out come. I woudl highly reccomend him.

I would rate both of my Mckenzie friends as  5***** service, friendly, hard working, they did a great job in getting me a positive result, these guys are amazing, helped me through a bad time, took me through step by step so I understood, I would recommend these guys, an inexpensive way to get the result you need. Keep up the good work guys.

I cannot speak too highly of Phil. His expertise and positive approach throughout a difficult and long drawn-out child contact case in the family court were invaluable. He brought a wealth of knowledge and experience of the justice system to help me negotiate a complex process I knew nothing about. On a personal level, he offered calm and reassuring support at a highly stressful time. I could not have achieved what I did without his help and could never have afforded the many thousands it would have cost in legal fees. I would warmly recommend him to anyone in a similar position to myself. Thank you Phil!    

Phil was very knowledgable and has vast legal experience. His calm approach helps you focus on the important issues and find resolution.  I would recommend Phil 100%.

Phil was extremely helpful and supportive through a very long and stressful case. His experience was invaluable and steered my case to a successful conclusion. I don't think I could have gotten through it without him.

Phil helped my partner with a very long and emotionally draining court case to gain contact with my partner's daughter; he was extremely professional and resolution-minded from the first phone call and I do not think we could have done so well without his guidance and thoughts throughout the process. I would highly recommend Phil due to his methodology, professionalism and foresight and my partner and I would not hesitate to ask for his help again.

Phil was a great help from start to finish. His advice was brilliant and he was extremely supportive. He has excellent knowledge and I trusted him fully.I would highly recommend him as a Mackenzie friend.

I have had a few McKenzie friends help me over the years, and they were  good. Phil was the best help I have ever had. He was sincere and concerned about how I was coping. Easy to get hold of, replied promptly to emails or messages. the meetings I had with him were to the point, constructive and with a clear way forward. 

The statements he produced for the courts were well written and composed.  In the past I have used  the services of solicitors. Phil was as knowledgeable and more constructive and had a better plan of action. He is easy to communicate with, a good listener and cares about what he's doing. He gives you the bigger picture and wants the best outcome for the child and you.

Money well spent and worth a lot more.

Thank you Phil

Fantastic guy really helpfull had a fantastic hearing in court an walked away with more than expected would definatly recoment this guy to any one who needs his help

I found Phil to be an amazing help, very calm, relaxing and methodical. All of my worries were settled and his help was invaluable. I have no problems recommending Phil.

From the first conversation Phil was excellent.  He had a quick grasp of the facts of the case and gave sound and invaluable advice.  Phil listened and advised as appropriate, taking on board all that was said.  He was focused and suggested realistic solutions to dealing with a very difficult problem.  I highly recommend Phil and his support was first class.

Phil was very professional and knowledgeable. A soothing calm in what could have been very tumultuous sea of bitterness. Phil is a very strong advocate of 'not rising to the bait,' if he were not present I fear I could have fallen victim. We got a court order granted at the first hearing. Would highly recommend