Preparation support for litigants in person

McKenzieFriend.ai

A preparation platform combining practical tools with optional McKenzie Friend support (where permitted).

Focus

Preparation

Approach

Plain language

Scope

Non-advisory

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Two clear paths

Select the type of support required: personal McKenzie Friend support or AI preparation tools.

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Personal McKenzie Friend support

Summary

Practical assistance for litigants in person, which may include document organisation, note-taking, and quiet support in court. Any role is subject to the court’s directions and applicable rules.
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AI preparation tools

Summary

Tools intended to assist with preparation (e.g. structuring information, checklists, timelines, and question prompts). Outputs are general and must be reviewed for accuracy and suitability.

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Boundaries

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

AI tools provide general information and preparation support only.

Personal McKenzie Friend assistance does not include rights of audience or the conduct of litigation unless permitted by the court.

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Who this is for

Individuals representing themselves in the Family Court of England & Wales who require clearer preparation and structured information.

Document organisation
Chronology and timeline
Hearing preparation
Question prompts

Operating principles

  • • Plain-language summaries; references where relevant.
  • • Preparation-focused support: structure and clarity.
  • • Scope-controlled: no conduct of litigation; no rights of audience unless permitted by the court.
  • • Clear limitations and signposting where professional advice is required.
  • • Confidentiality-minded handling of information (use only what is necessary).

Get started

Select a path and review the boundaries before proceeding.

Review the two pathsReview boundaries

McKenzieFriend.ai provides general information and preparation support. It does not provide regulated legal advice.