Family Mediation and Counselling
Family Mediation and Counselling
National Family Mediation
Family Mediation Council
We will continue to advocate self-representation in family court, Litigant in Person, but there are times where you may face allegations of domestic abuse that are reported to the police and an investigation begins. In these instances, we would always encourage you to seek legal advice and support. Investigations such as this are dealt with under criminal law.
Fathers Justice UK Support and Advice have, from its inception in 2013, built good working relationships with a number of organisations and companies. It is not lost on us that, on occasion, we may need to refer a member of our community to other agencies and companies.
One such company is Emery, Halil & Brown. We have worked with them closely in several cases and they have always been passionate, professional and supportive. They offer a national service and emergency helpline 0208 519 5500. Our contact is Bal Sian.
Please only contact them if you are facing a criminal matter. This is not a service provided by FJUK and therefore fees may apply.
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Accessing advice and support for family court can come at an extortionate cost, most cannot afford. Our group started in 2013, it quickly morphed from an information sharing platform to something much bigger. We realised that so many parents went without advice and support, the group had to do something.
Today, we have a current membership of over 17’000 across all our platforms.
For us, gender is largely irrelevant. A child’s right to family life is far more important. We sponsor and support many causes. We provide training for members and free question and answer sessions.
The Tornadoes Netball team, a great team from Braintree, was the next logical step for us. Through networking and talks we secured a position to be their sponsor. Here, they are proudly wearing their new kit, kit that carries our logo.
Katherine, their team captain had this to say:
“When we were first approached by Fathers Justice to sponsor our shirts, we did find it a bit unusual. However, we feel it highlights that the family court system and parental alienation affects all genders. We are very proud to have Fathers Justice UK on our team shirts”
“Guys you all need to keep fighting, after a long 4 year battle with on and off contact and it being pulled as and when, Today we got the first day/night together in over 8 months.
This could not have been done without the knowledge and support of this group.
So tonight here we are as a family at last.
Keep fighting guys it’s so worth it in the end!”
“My partner had his second hearing today and has been given an interim order and contact with his children! Initially every 10 days but increasing as the children want. It starts tomorrow!! After a long year he’ll get to be with his babies, I am beyond excited for him!
Thank you so much to this page, we owe you everything, honestly…”
“Hi all I had my 1st hearing on Wednesday and wow what a fantastic result. The court have ordered that I have my children every other weekend due to the distance we live apart and all school holidays will be split 50/50. I am so happy and I cannot wait until I see my boys again. Thank you to everyone on here who helped me and gave me some really great advice”
“Adjourned FHDRA today and thankfully a sensible judge who was very helpful. Got to some common ground with the ex, succumbed to some things but it was mainly centred on my parents not seeing the kids. I now have the order to say they can and I have a set schedule for me as a minimum. Thanks to everyone and this group. It’s been a tough 18months divorcing, moving home, starting a new job, and have intermittent contact with the kids. But we are there. Keep fighting!!”
“My partner went 14 months without seeing his daughter. We came across this wonderful group. Applied immediately to court with the help of the admins and members .Fast forward 5 months and we have just sent off for a order made by consent.
This would of never been possible without this group. We would always be saying we hadn’t got the money. (Because let’s face it, who has 15 grand to pay a solicitor)”
“Hi guys just wanted to share some good news. Just out of Court. I’ve successfully refuted an Ex Parte Non Molestation Order made against me in February 2020. No facts found. Section 7 report ordered now. Progress finally! A big thank you to you all for the advice and support given to me that has been second to none! Keep fighting”
“Success story - I had final hearing today, was awarded with half of pretty much everything, more than I thought I’d ever get, I am over the moon and with help from this page and all your stories I came out with the best result, always remain focused on your child and it’s so important to bite your tongue and not react, good luck everyone and I’m sharing this to show you all you can do it”
“First hearing yesterday and ended up being concluded as the final hearing. Got everything I’d asked for and all was agreed. Hopefully she sticks with it and we can move forward for the children. Thanks so much for the help, support and advise. Keep going guys”
“We so wish we had found this group years ago. We would never have ended up with a £30,000 solicitors bill, ended up with more time with the children, and definitely would have saved ourselves so much heart ache. We love the group because, when things get tough, instead of acting with a knee jerk reaction, we can come on here and get advice. We may not always like what we hear, but to be fair, it’s always ended up spot on, good advice. At our lowest times, we have always received a friendly ear which means so much. I have taken advantage of the training courses offered and they are amazing. It can be a very lonely, dark path on your own. Since joining the group, I’m never alone, we love the inclusiveness and non judgemental ethos. Thank you!”
“This group has become a family to us. I initially found the group by chance and I’m so glad we did. At every stage of our journey the advice given has been spot on. I know we still have some way to go before we see our children again, but what I do know is with the support you give, we will get through it, so thank you!”
“I joined this group to get help and advice for my partner. With all the brilliant advice and support from the admin and members, my partner won his case with no solicitor and got his access back plus loads more. We will be forever grateful of all the support, we have our children back “
“I joined this group through difficult times I wasn’t judged at all with my circumstances. I’ve gained so much knowledge through advice on my few posts and other people’s stories.
And finally after all accusations and lies will see son not this weekend but next and gradually more contact progressing over time and without the need for court. Yes I’m dubious but with all support and help with this group I know I can be the father I’m meant to be.
#keepchildfocused
#childfocused
#nevergiveup
#success”
“This group taught me how to prepare for family court. Provided me full support at all times. Gave me the confidence to believe that I will do this and never give up! Guided me to the wrongs and rights and shown me the light to being a better person and therefore a better parent
Thank you, I very much appreciate all your efforts!”
“This group has helped me so so much, I wouldn’t know where I’d be with it. I’m getting closer and closer every day to getting into my kids life’s full time. Only 1 more month till my final hearing. I’m very great for all the members for the advice they have given and also reading there story’s/ questions and learning from them. All the team are life savers once again thank u for all your help. Xx”
“I am proud to be part of this group. I managed to successfully win back my rights to see the Children regularly and without this group I am not sure it would have been possible.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for everything, and my children do too.
You’re ALL awesome”
“I found this group through a friend and thank God I did. I was at my absolute lowest point in my life. I had barely any fight left in me, I had no knowledge of family court and was it my wits end”
“I have been apart of this group for a couple of years. When I was frantic with worry, fear, dread and lack of knowledge around the family court this group gave me the tools the knowledge and confidence to stand up and fight a good cause for families to have loving relationships with their children, grandchildren etc. Its been a lifeline to me. The invaluable information anytime day or night and I mean anytime through the night as I found the nights the worst for worrying. Thank you
Knowledge, hope, legalities and ultimately resolution (hopefully) in our struggles to maintain relationships with our non resident children. This group is a wonderful forum and place to make sense of the nonsense that we face in just trying to maintain our relationship with our children. Many thanks to all all the volunteers who keep the group active and functioning”
“This group has saved us thousands, we did not know that you could represent yourself in family court. We paid nearly £28’000 before finding you. We have made more progress in 2 months than we did in 6 months using a solicitor. Thank you Fathers Justice UK”
“I was apprehensive joining this group given its name is Father’s Justice. I am a mum but I had been stopped seeing my daughter. I was welcomed to the group and the admin team made sure I was not judged. I have a long way to go but I am grateful for the support of all it’s members”
“Your help and support is life changing for most of us, had a break through this week with mum, dad now invited to look around secondary schools with his daughter and mum. Didn’t raise to bait in the first text, dad took a deep breathe and time, along with seeing posts about communication. “
“I am so grateful that I found this group. I have gained a wealth of knowledge and in doing so gained the confidence to stand up on my own in court. Huge thanks to all involved”
“My partners started seeing his kids again after two years of no contact all thanks to the advice on this page no solicitors needed”
“This group is simply amazing. You get better advice here than what you would if you were paying for legal advice. I’d not be in the position I am now without this group .Wish I could do more to help it”
]]>The right to a McKenzie friend was established in the 1970 case of McKenzie v McKenzie. Although in many cases a McKenzie friend may be an actual friend, it is often somebody with knowledge of the area and the presumption is heavily in favour of admitting a McKenzie friend into court. However, as with every profession, there are good and bad. It can be difficult to find a McKenzie you can trust. We have compiled a list of McKenzie friends that our members have used previously and have provided good feedback on their services. We are keen to grow our list, should you wish to join us please get in touch via email to info@fathersjusticeuk.co.uk We are happy for you to check your McKenzie friend against a list of concern we have compiled from feedback we have received.
Family Law Court Support – Nationwide – 07751 500 164
Email – info@familylawcourtsupport.co.uk
Message on Facebook NowUK Family Court Matters – North of England 07786 712837
info@ukfamilycourtmatters.co.uk
Message on Facebook NowMcKenzie Friend Directory – Please check with us which one you choose by emailing or messaging via group (Please note, this is not affiliated with Fathers Justice UK and can in no way be taken as a recommendation from us)
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