MEET THE TEAM

All our McKenzie Friend are independent members

operating under their own terms and conditions.

McKenzie Friend Phil Kedge is a retired Police Chief Inspector, the director of the McKenzie Friend UK Network and founder of the National Campaign #lightnothate 
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EAST MIDLANDS


Deborah Jones is a highly skilled McKenzie Friend specialising in financial settlements in divorce and separation cases. Her personal experience with the complexities - Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

LONDON

Darshna is a highly skilled and empathetic McKenzie Friend with extensive experience in the family court system. With a robust background in--- Read More 

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network



SOUTH WEST

After graduating with an LLB in 1983, and heading along the route to solicitorship, I succumbed to the lure of a career in aviation, serving as a pilot in the RAF -- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH

Lisa & Karen have over 20 years of experience in supporting people with a wide range of challenges. Both have personal experience through the family court process.--- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH

Michelle is a trained and highly experienced McKenzie Friend, supporting clients since 2021 in the family courts across the South of the UK --- Read More 

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LONDON

Mr Mario Romero is an independent consultant and contract negotiations specialist with over three decades of experience in project management ---Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

EASTERN

Jean has had a career in Financial Services over the last 35 years and has a strong understanding of numbers, specialising with family court financial remedies. ---- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

EASTERN

I’m an ex Cafcass Family Court Advisor (FCA) and qualified social worker. My unique ‘insider’ experience of the family court system will help steer you through this ---- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

NORTH EAST

I completed my LLB Law degree and graduated through Leeds Beckett University in 2015. 
Throughout my law degree I was a volunteer at the local Citizens Advice Bureau. --- Read More

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SOUTH

With years of experience as a McKenzie Friend, I’ve helped hundreds of clients navigate their Family Court cases with confidence and clarity. My deep knowledge of the Family  Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH EAST

I am Dr Jon Bedworth. I have a BA in Social Science and a PhD in the interactive arts. I also spent many years as a software engineer and was for some years a   --- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

EASTERN


My name is Neena, and I have been assisting, advising and supporting people with their domestic and legal issues in and outside of court for many years. --- Read More


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SOUTH

Nigel is a seasoned Human Resources and Global Mobility professional with over 30 years of experience in international HR, expatriate management, and -- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

 LONDON


As someone who has firsthand experience both being represented by lawyers and barristers and representing myself with the help of a McKenzie friend, --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

MIDLANDS


 I am a dedicated McKenzie friend, committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of the family court. Having been through family court myself, I --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


LONDON

I am a former Management Consultant who helped large corporations achieve major change. I am educated to masters degree level and have received awards  -- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH WEST

Andy became a McKenzie Friend after his own experience with the court system in both child and financial arrangements.

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH EAST

Hello, my name is Ryan. 
After a long, agonising divorce which resulted in lots of unnecessary trips to court, where I largely represented myself -- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

As a dedicated McKenzie Friend, I bring not only a lifelong commitment to working with children but also personal, lived experience of the family court system. --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


LONDON

EAST MIDLANDS

Abbie began her career by training as a person centred counsellor and worked for 10 years with highly vulnerable children, young people and families within the Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

WEST MIDLANDS

Having personally navigated the complexities of the legal system, I understand firsthand how emotionally, psychologically, and physically challenging the process can be.----Read More

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LONDON

Louise Neville is a Master Level Divorce and Breakup Coach / McKenzie Friend and Parent Speaker on the Cafcass Family Forum. She has 9.5 years personal experience ---- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

MIDLANDS


Tim has extensive experience in providing practical assistance in resolving disputes gained while working at a local advice centre and with local government. --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


WALES


Elfan Dan is a Master Breakup and Divorce Coach, alongside being a McKenzie Friend. Elfan enables clients to deal with the emotional challenges of a breakup ---- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

LONDON

Naomi Simpson is Nursery Manager with over 15 years  of experience in the field. Qualified with a Level 5 qualification and a Diploma of Higher Education Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

SOUTH WEST

Jennie Sutton is a Master Separation and Divorce Coach, alongside being a McKenzie Friend. Jennie brings with her a professional approach ----Read More

Trained by the McKenzie Friend UK Network

NORTH WEST

I became a McKenzie Friend after navigating my own complex divorce and family court proceedings, during which I represented myself. The experience was .---- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

NORTH EAST

Jennie is a hard working, determined individual known for her straight talking and down to earth attitude. Jennie is able to build excellent working relationships -- Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

 EASTERN


I am passionate about reducing conflict in the family court by providing people the support they need to navigate and simplify the complexities --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


With a strong background in social work and children’s services, I specialise in supporting individuals and families navigating complex family court proceedings. --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


LONDON

LONDON

With over two decades of dedicated service in family advocacy, Palli is a highly seasoned professional specialising in family court matters. 

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network
  Level 2 Members