So who is Simon Walland and why should I listen to him?
Understand the divorce process and what you need to consider about your finances and children.
Understand your options when arrangements for your children have broken down
Understand how to approach financial disclosure, negotiations and a financial settlement.
Understand the court process, look at your case like a lawyer, not an angry upset parent, prepare your evidence and get help preparing for hearings
Both of these documents are critical documents for the Judge to understand you and your situation.
Understand what the court expects, which documents you need and how to prepare.
Get help understanding and preparing financial consent orders, child arrangements orders and other agreements.
If it’s all become too much for you, or you’d simply rather not get too involved, I will 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.
Book a FREE Consultation to go through your situation so that between us we can discuss a way forward that will benefit you and resolve your concerns.
We identify your main issues, explain the relevant process and consider possible ways forward.
We identify your main issues, explain the relevant process and consider possible ways forward.
If you feel more comfortable attending Court with me as a McKenzie Friend incase you need support and guidance during the Hearing, this is always an option.
A practical introduction to what happens inside the court and how to prepare with confidence.
Join the Family Law Community and get instant access to this free training video.
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,
then use this service to book a 30 minute call.
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Whatever you are having to deal with, you don't have to understand the Law.
You need to understand your situation, your options and what to do next.
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.
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.”
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.
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 £250 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
You work through your plan, with the level of guidance you have chosen, anything from ocassional telephone or email support, through to full hands on, the choice is entirely yours. If at anytime you feel out of your depth, I am always available to step in and get you back on track or take over, whatever suits you.
You 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.