Facing the Family Court can be overwhelming. Fear, stress and uncertainty are completely normal when so much is at stake, your future, your family, and your peace of mind. Many people feel alone, confused by the process, and unsure how to speak up for themselves in such a high-pressure environment.
At McKenzie Friend Professionals, we provide calm, practical support when you need it most. We help you get prepared, supported and confident, so you can walk into court knowing you’re not facing it alone. With clear guidance and steady reassurance, we help you stay focused, present your case effectively, and move forward with greater clarity and control.
Three ways we can help. Choose the one that suits you.
The one to one course
A full day, one to one with an Accredited McKenzie Friend, built around your own Family Court case. Bring your case files and we work through your strategy, court procedure and how to run an effective case, in and out of the courtroom. $750 plus GST, programme and guidebook PDFs included.
What the programme coversThe guidebook PDF
Our guide for anyone in the Family Court who wants to take control of their case, and their lawyer if they have one, at their own pace. $25 plus GST.
Buy the guidebookAn Accredited McKenzie Friend
An Accredited McKenzie Friend helps you prepare your case and can appear with you at court, or help you work with your lawyer if you have one. About 60% less than a lawyer, arranged by consultation.
McKenzie Friend services“After years in the Family Court system, this support changed my understanding and removed so much of the fear I carried. I felt calmer, more prepared, and more confident about my next steps.”

We train you to take control of your FAMILY COURT case and work alongside your lawyer if required with the support of one of our Accredited McKenzie friends.
Vinay Deobhakta
Founder
L.LB (1990) Dip. Psychology and Counselling (2024)
What our clients say
“I used a McKenzie Friend in the family court. It saved me money on lawyers and their support gave me confidence to stand up to a bullying partner and her aggressive lawyer. I have a great relationship with both my daughters as a result.”
“McKenzie Friend Professionals Ltd helped my partner a few years ago and it was a blessing we found them. My partner had spent thousands on a lawyer who just encouraged him and his ex to keep fighting on and on and on and he was getting no-where. McKenzie Friend Professionals put the matter to bed almost immediately. We cannot thank them enough!”
We train people to represent themselves in the Family Court through our 1-Day Self Representing Program, and provide Accredited McKenzie Friend services to support them in and out of court, on their own or alongside a lawyer.
No. You can represent yourself in the Family Court. Many of our clients prepare with our 1-Day Self Representing Program and bring an Accredited McKenzie Friend to support them.
Send us an enquiry using the form on this site. Vinay will read it and contact you to talk through your situation.
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