Built on psychology, neuroscience, and proven coaching frameworks to drive measurable success.
The whole process on one page, so you know where today’s task sits in the bigger picture.
Plain-English answers to the questions people actually ask, with the forms and wording you’ll need.
Your own case, laid out stage by stage — fill it in as you go and end each section with something usable.
The full process taught in depth, with the reasoning behind each step, not just the steps.
A group going through the same court process, so you’re never figuring it out alone.
A second opinion before every step, checking your documents and decisions before they reach a judge.
If it’s all become too much, or you’d simply rather not, I take it from here and handle the case on your behalf.
Understanding what's ahead is the key to representing yourself successfully. Join the community for support, resources, and practical guidance along the way.
Understand what the court expects before your first hearing.
Present your case clearly, without second-guessing every step.
A practical introduction to what happens inside the court and how to prepare with confidence.
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A short overview of how the Family Court Roadmap can help you find your next step.
Book a short call and we'll figure out your next turn together.
If you are unsure about any aspect of your case and want to discuss your situation with me,
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There are good reasons to represent yourself, but you also want to know your case is being handled properly. You wouldn't fix your car without knowing how it works, and even flat-pack furniture comes with instructions.
Keep documents, evidence, and timelines organised properly.
What help is available?
Depending on your budget, there are solicitors who'll take on your case — and in most cases they do a good job. But they're often rigid in their approach, wanting every detail before advising you, and charging for every letter, email, and phone call. At upwards of £350 per hour, that adds up fast.
There are alternatives: from representing yourself at zero cost, to step-by-step training courses, through to McKenzie Friend services. At every stage, you stay in full control of your case, with reassurance and a helping hand to keep you on track.
Videos, sample guides, and community resources to understand the process before you spend anything.
FreeStructured training and plain-English guides covering each stage of the court process.
From £Document reviews, hearing preparation, and honest feedback at the points where mistakes cost most.
PaidHands-on help from document checks through to being with you in court when it matters most.
PaidYou shouldn't have to pay a solicitor just to understand what's happening. I offer free videos, sample guides, and community access so you can get your bearings first.
Understand what the court needs from you
Know what documents to prepare and when
See what fair looks like before you agree to anything
Decide for yourself if and when you need paid support
The majority of people who represent themselves do so with no idea of what they are doing, and therefore make the same mistakes again and again. The end result is a poor outcome to their case.
Thousands of people represent themselves in the Family Courts with varying degrees of success. Don't let your case be compromised by not knowing what the court needs from you, or by not providing the right information at the right time. All court hearings follow a set pattern — make sure you are prepared.
Testimonials
“Mr Walland is always welcome in my Court. He is very experienced and talented.”
“Simon Walland saved my life! I had nowhere to go, no representation, no way of affording representation, and at times little to no income.”
“I am extremely impressed with your training. I have done various paralegal courses, but your course is by far the best I’ve attended!”
“Simon prepared all of my court documents to an exceptionally high standard, attended every hearing with me, and provided invaluable guidance and reassurance during what was an incredibly difficult and emotional time.”
“From the moment I started working with him, I found him to be extremely helpful, knowledgeable and, importantly, genuinely focused on helping me rather than simply making money.”
“Looking back over the last four years, finding Simon was one of the best decisions I made during an incredibly difficult period of my life.”
After representing myself through my own case, I spent over twenty-five years in the Family Courts helping parents and grandparents with child arrangements, financial disputes, and false allegations. I qualified as a Barrister in 2010.
I'm not here to scare you into hiring me. I'm here to help you navigate a difficult process — honestly, professionally, and at a fair price when you need more than free advice.
The process is simpler than solicitors make it look. People still pay substantial fees when clear guidance would do — I'm trying to be the person you go to for direction, not pressure.