Trusted McKenzie Friend Siobhan Jarvis
Siobhan became a McKenzie Friend after witnessing first hand how isolating and overwhelming the Family Court process can be for parents representing themselves. Her approach combines empathy, structure, and calm reassurance helping clients feel supported, prepared, and able to focus on what truly matters: their children’s welfare.
Siobhan holds a BA (Hons) in Social Work and has worked within local authority children and families teams, where she gained valuable insight into safeguarding, assessments, and multi-agency working. Having experienced the care system herself, she brings a genuine understanding of how early experiences and family dynamics can shape people’s lives and influence the decisions made about children.
Since 2022, Siobhan has supported parents in private law proceedings involving child arrangements, domestic abuse, and complex family issues. She believes in maintaining a fair, child focused approach while ensuring parents feel heard and guided through each stage of the process.
Based in Staffordshire and West Midlands, Siobhan provides calm and compassionate support to those navigating the challenges of the family court system.
