Terms & Conditions
Simplify Your Divorce
1. Website Use
By using this website you agree to comply with these terms and conditions.
The content provided on this website is for general information purposes only.
2. Nature of Services
Simplify Your Divorce provides independent McKenzie Friend support services to individuals involved in family court proceedings.
Services may include:
Emotional and practical support
Assistance with document preparation
Help organising court bundles
Court attendance for support where permitted
Guidance through the divorce and family court process
3. Not Legal Representation
Simplify Your Divorce is not a firm of solicitors and does not provide regulated legal services.
We do not:
Act as solicitors
Conduct litigation
Provide reserved legal activities
Our role is limited to support permitted to a **McKenzie Friend within the Family Court of England and Wales.
4. Court Attendance
Where permitted by the court, Simplify Your Divorce may attend hearings to provide support. However:
Permission for a McKenzie Friend is at the discretion of the judge.
We cannot address the court unless specifically authorised.
5. Fees
Simplify Your Divorce may charge fixed fees or hourly rates depending on the service.
A free initial consultation may be offered. All further services will be agreed with the client before work begins.
6. Limitation of Liability
While we strive to provide helpful and accurate support, Simplify Your Divorce cannot guarantee any specific legal outcome.
We shall not be liable for any loss arising from reliance on information provided through our services or website.
7. External Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
8. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms at any time. Updated terms will be published on this website.
McKenzie Friend Disclaimer
Simplify Your Divorce provides independent McKenzie Friend support services only.
A McKenzie Friend is a person who may assist a litigant in person during court proceedings by:
Providing moral support
Taking notes
Helping organise documents
Quietly offering advice
However, a McKenzie Friend cannot:
Conduct litigation
Sign court documents on your behalf
Act as a solicitor or barrister
Address the court without permission
Permission for a McKenzie Friend to attend hearings is granted at the discretion of the court.
Simplify Your Divorce is not a law firm and does not provide regulated legal services.
If you require legal representation, you should consult a qualified solicitor or barrister.