MEET THE TEAM

All our McKenzie Friend are independent members

operating under their own terms and conditions.

SOUTH

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 Contact Phil 

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 

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

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


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

NORTH WEST

Natalie is a highly skilled and professional McKenzie Friend with extensive knowledge of family law having worked as a Licensed Paralegal within .-----Read More

Trained with 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

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

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

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

Trained with the McKenzie Friend 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

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


SOUTH WEST

Lyndsey and Natalie bring a unique blend of personal experience, professional expertise, and legal knowledge to their roles as McKenzie Friends, -----Read More

Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

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

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

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

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

NORTH WEST


My journey to being a McKenzie Friend began in 2015, when I became involved in a complex child arrangements case for my son. Initially, I made the costly ----- Read More


Trained by the McKenzie Friend UK Network.


SOUTH EAST


As someone who has been through the family court system and has many years of experience volunteering at a family mediation charity  --- 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

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

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

EAST MIDLANDS


Deborah Jones is an experienced McKenzie Friend who specialises in guiding clients through the financial and practical realities of divorce and separation.  - Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network

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

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

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


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


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

 EAST MIDLANDS


Hello, my name is Matt, and I offer McKenzie Friend services throughout the East Midlands. I specialise in helping parents navigate the family court system to secure --- Read More


Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


 SOUTH EAST


Divorce can come as a shock that changes everything. Lawyers can be incredibly expensive, and often unnecessary in family court ---

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Trained with the McKenzie Friend UK Network


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