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Using a McKenzie friend in court????
Gooey
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We have had our legal aid cancelled and are trying to find out what our option are as we cannot pay the legal fees ourselves. What is a McKenzie friend and how do you get one??? What other option are there?
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It's a lay person to assist you in court. The DJ has discretion as to whether to allow it but the guidance they receive says that they should in most cases.
What kind of proceedings are you involved in?0 -
They can be anyone you choose: friend, relative etc.
I've just seen in your other post that it's contact proceedings. I've been on the other side of matters where Fathers For Justice have represented as McK friends. I'm not recommending them but it's an option.0 -
Depending on the kind of litigation you could either:
(a) appeal the cancellation of legal aid (might be an idea to go with a different firm of solicitors); and/or
(b) proceed on a no-win, no-fee basis.
Most people can't afford legal fees, most people also don't get legal aid (except for criminal cases).0 -
Depending on the kind of litigation you could either:
(a) appeal the cancellation of legal aid (might be an idea to go with a different firm of solicitors); and/or
(b) proceed on a no-win, no-fee basis.
Most people can't afford legal fees, most people also don't get legal aid (except for criminal cases).0 -
If you represent yourself are you given any guidence at all - we are going through family courts so my partner can see his son. We just dont know what to do0
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No you are not. That said usually if you are LIP a judge will give you a little leeway. This is family court, not crown court so its not as formal. There are rules but the judge is likely to be more forgiving.
If you can find someone who knows a lot about family law/contact etc then they'd make an ideal Mckenzie friend. Although they cannot speak for you, they can whisper to you and you can consult with them on points of law.
I've sent you a PM.0 -
Talk to your local branch of Families need Fathers asap.
Good luck
Mrs P P"Keep your dreams as clean as silver..." John Stewart (1939-2008)0
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