McKenzieFriend.ai

AI-assisted preparation for Family Court: structure your case, organise documents, and build clear bundles.

Built for litigants in person in England & Wales.

Not a law firm. Not regulated legal advice.

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After signup you’ll access your dashboard to manage timelines, drafts, checklists, and document packs.

Why McKenzieFriend.ai Exists

McKenzieFriend.ai provides AI-assisted preparation tools for people representing themselves in court.

While independent McKenzie Friends can offer valuable assistance, the role has no formal regulation and standards can vary.

This platform focuses on clear preparation, organisation, and responsible support, helping litigants structure their case, organise documents, and prepare court bundles without crossing professional boundaries.

The aim is simple: better preparation, clearer structure, and more confident participation in court.

Wellbeing During Court Proceedings

Court proceedings can be stressful and emotionally demanding.

For litigants in person, managing documents, deadlines, and unfamiliar procedures can place significant pressure on mental wellbeing.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is important to seek support. Preparation and support can help reduce unnecessary stress and allow you to approach proceedings more clearly and calmly.

Confidential support

The following organisations provide confidential help:

  • Samaritans 116 123 (24/7)
  • Mind guidance and support for mental wellbeing
  • NHS mental health advice and services

Preparation and support can help reduce unnecessary stress and make proceedings feel more manageable.

Limitations

McKenzieFriend.ai is not a solicitor’s practice and does not provide regulated legal advice.

The AI is a preparation tool that can help organise information, improve clarity, and suggest structure. It may be incomplete or incorrect and must be checked.

You are responsible for what you file, what you say, and the decisions you make. If you need legal advice, consult a qualified professional.

What the dashboard helps you produce

Clear structure

Turn messy notes into headings, sections, and a consistent format you can keep updating.

  • • Issue list
  • • Position summary
  • • Key facts

Chronologies & timelines

Build a timeline with dates, sources, and links to evidence so you can navigate quickly.

  • • Event log
  • • Evidence pointers
  • • Export-ready chronology

Document packs

Organise documents with a simple structure, consistent naming, and an index template.

  • • Folder plan
  • • Naming conventions
  • • Index & checklist

Drafting helpers

Prompt frameworks to help you draft and refine your own text for statements, schedules, and summaries.

The AI can help with structure and clarity. You should verify accuracy, dates, and references before using anything in a filing.

Hearing preparation

Build a practical plan for what to bring, what to say, and what to check—based on your own facts and documents.

  • • Hearing-day checklist
  • • Questions & points to cover
  • • Next-step task plan

How it works

Step 1

Create your workspace

Sign up to access your dashboard and start a case workspace with the sections you need.

Step 2

Add your information

Enter key dates, facts, and documents. The AI helps you shape them into structured outputs.

Step 3

Export and refine

Generate drafts, summaries, checklists, and indexes—then review and finalise in your own words.

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Privacy & data

Practical defaults

Keep your workspace tidy and only add what is necessary for your preparation.

  • • Avoid uploading sensitive information unless required
  • • Use initials where appropriate
  • • Store your own copies of everything

Transparency

For full details on handling and retention, refer to your product settings and policies once logged in.

Who this is for

Litigants in person in the Family Court of England & Wales who want clearer preparation, better organisation, and a repeatable workflow.

  • • You have lots of dates, messages, and documents
  • • You want a clean chronology and evidence map
  • • You want checklists and structured drafts

People who prefer a tool-based approach: work inside a dashboard, keep everything in one place, and export outputs as you go.

  • • Ongoing updates as your case evolves
  • • Consistent headings and formatting
  • • Faster prep for directions and hearings

Get started

Create your account to access the dashboard. If you have questions before signing up, contact us.