UK Family Court Support
Hub Guides
Our Family Court Support Guides are designed for people who are representing themselves and want clear, practical information they can rely on throughout the family court process. Each guide breaks down complex procedures and expectations into straightforward explanations, helping you understand what to expect, how to prepare, and what the court may be looking for at each stage.
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The guides are educational resources created to support your understanding and preparation. They are not legal advice, but they are intended to help you feel more informed, organised, and confident as you navigate the family court system.
Child Arrangement Guides
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UK Family Court Self-Representation Starter Pack
Child Arrangement Proceedings
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This practical starter pack is designed for people representing themselves in Child Arrangement Proceedings.
Written by experienced Professional McKenzie Friends Gemma Bailey and Dave Barma, it provides clear, plain-English guidance on what the court expects and how to prepare calmly and effectively.
The guide helps you organise documents, understand Cafcass involvement, and feel more confident at each stage of the process.
Educational resource – not legal advice.
Divorce Guides
The Complete UK Divorce Process Guide
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​This guide provides a clear, step-by-step overview of the UK divorce process, from starting proceedings through to the final order.
Written in plain English by experienced Professional McKenzie Friends Gemma Bailey and Dave Barma, it explains key stages, terminology, and what to expect at each point, including screenshots of the online process and step by step for the paper process.
Designed to help you feel informed, organised, and prepared while navigating divorce without legal representation.
Educational resource – not legal advice.
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Court Attendance Guides
UK Family Court Child Arrangement Hearing Attendance Guide
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A clear, step-by-step guide for parents attending a UK Family Court child arrangement hearing alone.
The guide covers in-person and remote hearings, what to expect at every stage, how to prepare, what to say, and how to manage stress — with practical checklists, scripts and templates.
The guide is written in plain English by experienced Professional McKenzie Friends Gemma Bailey and Dave Barma who in addition to attending hearings within their own child arrangements proceedings and also attended hundreds of hearings in a professional capacity with others going through the system . ​​
Educational resource – not legal advice.
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