Dads Matter | McKenzie Friends & Family Court Support for Fathers

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The McKenzie Friend Selection Guide

A guide explaining how to choose a competent McKenzie Friend and what they can legally do.

PDF Guide

Financial Survival During Separation

Practical steps for securing finances and understanding Child Maintenance calculations.

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Rebuilding the Bond

Strategies for maintaining a meaningful connection with children when contact is temporarily limited.

Downloadable Template

Child-Focused Parenting Plan

A robust, fill-in-the-blank template for proposing a shared parenting arrangement.

Article

The High-Conflict Communication Playbook

Concrete techniques for writing texts and emails to a hostile ex-partner using the BIFF method.

PDF Guide

Managing False Allegations

A stoic, strategic approach to responding to non-molestation orders or false allegations without escalating conflict.

PDF Guide

Navigating the First 48 Hours

A critical checklist of what to do—and what not to do—immediately after a separation to protect your legal position.

PDF Guide

Understanding CAFCASS

A comprehensive guide to understanding the role of CAFCASS in family court proceedings and how to prepare for interviews and reports.

PDF Guide

Litigant in Person Primer

A comprehensive guide to navigating the family court as a Litigant in Person. Learn courtroom etiquette, document preparation, and how to present your case effectively.

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The 50/50 Parenting Myth

Analyzing the repeal of the presumption of parental involvement and why UK courts focus strictly on the child's welfare rather than equal time splits.

Clarity amidst
complexity.

Categories

The McKenzie Friend Selection Guide

Financial Survival During Separation

Rebuilding the Bond

Child-Focused Parenting Plan

The High-Conflict Communication Playbook

Managing False Allegations

Navigating the First 48 Hours

Understanding CAFCASS

Litigant in Person Primer

The 50/50 Parenting Myth

Clarity amidst complexity.

Categories

The McKenzie Friend Selection Guide

Financial Survival During Separation

Rebuilding the Bond

Child-Focused Parenting Plan

The High-Conflict Communication Playbook

Managing False Allegations

Navigating the First 48 Hours

Understanding CAFCASS

Litigant in Person Primer

The 50/50 Parenting Myth

Clarity amidst
complexity.