McKenzie Friend Training

Introduction to Module One

Module One - Working as a McKenzie Friend

What will a client look for

Your Initial Consultation

How do I get started?

What type of Mckenzie do you want to be?

You and your client

Do's and Don'ts

Sources of information

Module One - Client Meetings

The President's Guidance

Lecture on the President's Guidance

Court Mckenzie Friend form

Module One - The President's Guidance

Introduction

Assignment

Module One - Assignment

Introduction to Module two

Exercises and Activities

Position Statement Template

Module Two - Writing a Position Statement

The typical course of events (Part One)

The typical course of events (Part Two)

The typical Course of Events (Part Three)

Information requested

The Position Statement

The contents

Scenario

Section 7 Report and how it affects the Position Statement

Final words

Module Two

Module Two - Assignment

Module Three - Court applications

Applications in General

Types of applications

Children applications

Financial applications

Domestic Abuse applications

Divorce and final comments

Module Three - Applications

Module Three Assignment

Financial cases, Inroduction

Application, preparation and Form E

FDA and all paperwork, FDR and all paperwork, Consent Orders and paperwork, Schedule One, TOLATA and Enforcement

Scenarios and Questions and Answers

Module Five - Financial Applications

Assessment

Module Five Assignment

What type of McKenzie Friend do you want to be>

Module Nine

Statements and Bundles

Statement writing Domestic Abuse

Statements writing Standard

Bundles

Module Twelve Statements and Evidence

Financial Hearings

Module Thirteen - Enforcing a Financial Order

Assessment papers

Module Thirteen Assignment

Appeals

Module Fifteen - Appeals

Module Fifteen Assignment

<h2 id="734f4841-300b-4953-9c6d-f5acf3876c86" data-toc-id="734f4841-300b-4953-9c6d-f5acf3876c86" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Train to be a Professional McKenzie Friend (Financial Cases only) in the Family Courts of England and Wales</h2>Are you passionate about helping others navigate the family court system? Our McKenzie Friend Training Course equips you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to support litigants in person across England &amp; Wales in their children, financial and Domestic Abuse cases.Whether you’re looking to start a new career, enhance your legal understanding, or expand your professional services, this course gives you everything you need to&nbsp;become a trusted McKenzie Friend in family law.Every year, thousands of people represent themselves in family court, often overwhelmed and unsure where to turn.&nbsp; As a McKenzie Friend, you can make a real difference by guiding and supporting them through hearings, paperwork, and emotional challenges.You’ll gain:<ul><li>A fulfilling, flexible profession helping families achieve fair outcomes.</li><li>The confidence to assist in child arrangements, financial remedy, and domestic abuse cases.</li><li>Recognition as a competent, ethical, and informed McKenzie Friend.</li></ul>

Course content

MASTERCLASS McKenzie Friend Training Financial Cases

Simon Walland