Everything You Need to Know Before Choosing a McKenzie Friend — Simon Walland

In this episode of Family Court Conversations by Everyman Justice, Gergely Fried speaks with Simon Walland, an experienced McKenzie Friend, trainer and mentor, about what parents and litigants in person should understand before choosing a McKenzie Friend.We discuss Simon’s journey into family court support, what a McKenzie Friend can and cannot do, how parents can avoid poor-quality support, the role of reviews and training, and where the McKenzie Friend sector may be heading with AI, standards and regulation.Topics include:• What a McKenzie Friend actually does• The difference between a solicitor, barrister and McKenzie Friend• Red flags to watch for before paying for support• Reviews, networks and trust• Training and mentoring in the profession• AI and the future of family court preparation• Regulation and the future of the sectorThis conversation is for general information and discussion only. It is not legal advice. Anyone involved in family court proceedings should consider getting advice from a qualified legal professional where appropriate.Simon Walland:Website: https://www.simon-walland-family-law.co.uk/Contact: https://www.simon-walland-family-law.co.uk/en/contactPhone: 07900 414121Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-walland-family-law/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simon_walland_family_law/Everyman Justice:Website: https://www.everymanjustice.co.ukEmail: [email protected] a free consultation: https://calendly.com/everymanjusticeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gergely-fried-9bb93379/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKMcKenzieFriendEverymanJustice