
Offering An Affordable Alternative To Legal Representation
Supporting You Through Family Court in the South West
Supporting You Through Family Court in the South West
As mothers of young children, Lyndsey and Natalie understand first hand the emotional complexities that can arise during family dispute. Drawing on their unique combination of personal experience navigating the family court system and formal legal education, they offer compassionate, informed support with a focus on achieving the best possible outcoming for every family.
We are dedicated to helping individuals navigate their way through the family court system, step-by-step avoiding crippling legal costs, amounting to tens of thousand of pounds.
Child Arrangements
Fact Finding Hearings
Financial Settlement
Occupational Orders
Non-Molestation Orders
Breach of Orders
Appeals
Non-Fault Divorce
Court Application Forms
Position Statements
Correspondence Letters
Preparation For Hearings
Note Taking In Family Court
Guidance And Advice
Emotional Support
Lyndsey and Natalie are both certified members of the McKenzie Friend UK Network.
McKenzie Friends are approved by the Family Court to attend as support to litigants-in-person representing themselves.
Quay Family Resolutions reserve the right to amend the terms and conditions without giving prior notice.
Clients will receive a full copy of T&C's including a list of our fee's to sign before proceeding with our services.
All clients will be asked to make a payment on account in order for us to start work on their case. Fees will be deducted from this initial payment for any communication made and administrative work carried out. This payment will need to be topped up accordingly to avoid suspension or termination of work from Quay Family Resolutions. Fee breakdown invoices will be sent to the client when the top up is required or additional payments are due.
A £100 non-refundable deposit must be paid to secure any court hearing date where our presence is required. Court hearing balance fees must then be paid 14 days prior to the hearing date, including any travel expenses and accommodation where agreed.
Quay Family Resolutions have the right to not attend a hearing as support if full payment is not received.
Consultations
Clients may cancel scheduled consultation appointments with at least 24 hours notice to receive a full refund on account.
Refunds will not be approved for clients cancelling scheduled consultation appointments with less than 24 hours notice.
Court Hearings
Clients may cancel an agreed court hearing date with at least 48 hours notice.
Clients cancelling an agreed court date will however only receive a refund for travel, parking and accommodation.
If a court date is adjourned, any payment made by the client will be transferred to the new hearing date.
If Quay Family Resolutions are unable to attend a hearing as support , we will do our best to find a McKenzie Friend from the network to support our client in court.
Termination Of Service
Clients may terminate their request of service from Quay Family Resolutions at any time giving notice in writing. However £100 will be held or invoiced to the client should any future court hearing dates have been agreed prior the termination notice.
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A McKenzie Friend is a layperson who can provide guidance, moral as well as practical support to a litigant (individual) representing themselves through family court. A McKenzie Friend cannot speak on behalf of the litigant, advocate or sign court documents. They can however offer emotional support, guide, note take and help prepare all documents for the hearing.
Absolutely!
The Right To Reasonable Assistance - "Litigants have the right to reasonable assistance from a layperson, sometimes called a McKenzie Friend (MF). Litigants assisted by a MFs remain a litigant-in-person".
On average someone going through family court would expect to pay £10,000-£40,000 for legal advice and representation from a solicitor.
At Quay Family Resolutions our hourly rate is approximately 75% lower than a solicitors.
When attending court hearings as support, QFR fees will come in at around 90% more affordable than a barrister.
What a massive difference when the outcome will be made and defined by the family court regardless of you having legal representation or not.
We ask that our clients are transparent and honest with us at all times, so that we can offer the best advice possible for each case. Being factual and having an organised log of significant dates is key in providing evidence before a judge. In order to assess a clients dispute, guide and help them prepare for family court it is essential to have as much, clear and concise information as possible.
Our prime dedicated location is within Devon and Cornwall, here we are able to offer full services which include attending court hearings in person to support litigants. However, we are always available to offer advice and support with all forms and case handling to clients all over England and Wales and can attend remote hearings scheduled at any UK family court.
Mon | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Tue | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Wed | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Thu | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Fri | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |