I have acted as a McKenzie Friend in a variety of cases and am familiar with various procedures and processes both in Criminal and Family Courts.

As an Independent Advocacy Specialist for over 25 years I have developed significant people skills particularly in supporting people to take a measured and balanced approach when dealing with highly emotive issues such as Child Care Proceedings, Sexual, Financial and Emotional Abuse.

Having personal experience as a Litigant in Person in divorce proceedings I am acutely aware of the high levels of stress experienced by the parties to divorce and of the significant cost of legal advice and representation. Many individuals and families find themselves in a much poorer position following divorce as a result and many find that they have taken on unmanageable debts to pay legal bills.

I am able to minimise your costs by charging a fraction of legal fees and by supporting you effectively to do as much of the work involved in form filling and writing statements as possible. At the same time we will work together to reduce your stress and anxiety about the process enabling you to be in control.

I am able to support you with: Divorce Applications,  Child Arrangements, Ancillary Relief (Financial Arrangements), Non Molestation and Occupation Orders and Evidential Statement Writing.

Mary-Ellen has been trained by the McKenzie Friend UK Network

Mary-Ellen covers the Courts of Aldershot Bath Bournemouth Bristol Gloucester Salisbury Southampton Swindon Taunton Truro