UK Family Court Support Hub - McKenzie Friend Advice

Written by Dave Barma, Professional McKenzie Friend. Last updated on 15.10.2026. This is general information, not legal advice. If you are representing yourself in family court and dreading writing your witness statement, you may wonder whether a McKenzie Friend can do it for you. The short answer is that a McKenzie Friend can help you prepare it, but it must still be your evidence. Here is what that means. What is a McKenzie Friend? A McKenzie Friend is a person who supports