Professional support services tailored to you and your case.
Care-driven, bespoke support for you, wherever you are in your ever-changing journey through court processes.
When your family’s future is at stake, it’s natural to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. You don’t have to face the family court process alone. I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way — with calm, clear guidance, genuine empathy and care.
As a McKenzie Friend, I support parents and carers who are representing themselves in child arrangement cases, parental disputes over the children, and other family court matters. Whether you’re applying to see your children, responding to your co-parent, or responding to an application, or trying to protect them from harm, my role is to help. My aim is to make you feel confident, organised and supported. I can provide friendly, personal support throughout your case: help completing court forms like the C100, C1A, or position statements; guidance on how to prepare for hearings and what to expect; help creating timelines, evidence packs and court bundles; quiet advice in court (where permitted); and emotional reassurance with clear, calm explanations – no legal jargon.
Lovely words from wonderful clients.
Having someone else fighting in your corner makes all the difference.
I highly recommend Mel if you need any support with legal matters when coming up against local authorities or Devon County. We have been battling for four years to get our daughter — who has additional needs — the support she needs just to access education. Mel has recently started supporting us through our most recent battle, and she has been amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable and completely understands what we have been going through.
Mel is fantastic helped me no end.
Nothing was too much for her. She’s helped me navigate my way through the court case for custody of the children and given me the best advice possible. She’s helped me by doing position statements, listened to me while I’ve been in tears, and calmed me down. Not only does she want to help with the case — she genuinely cares, which meant just as much to me as the advice and support. I couldn’t recommend anyone better. In fact, I don’t think there is anyone better. I owe her so much – and I don’t mean money.
Wow, how do you explain a people’s champion?
Mel is very thorough and focused, with her clients at the forefront of all her interactions. She is incredibly dedicated — I really cannot recommend her enough. At a point in my situation where I had nothing to offer, she selflessly dedicated her time (even outside of office hours) to help me, where and when no one else would.
M – Meticulous. E – Eloquent & Effective. L – Life Changer.
Operating with knowledge at the helm, she brings a personable approach to the law in supporting individuals and families. Mel offers a reassuring shoulder to cry on — a most attentive and avid listener. She provides insight and training to parents, helping them achieve maximum success, self-advocacy, and self-reliance through the maze of the judicial courts. Thank you ever so much, Mel, for the critical thinking!!
Words cannot express how grateful I am for Mel!
I can’t thank her enough for her unwavering support, professionalism, and kindness. What started out as seeking her help for my child’s EHCP quickly escalated into a number of extremely challenging and traumatic events. Although she’s just starting out on her journey, she was happy to help — with no charge. That alone was such a kind gesture, and I never expected her to take on the numerous challenges that followed… and still ask for nothing! Truly an amazing soul. During a very difficult time, her guidance and dedication gave me clarity and reassurance. Her ability to navigate complex challenges with such expertise and empathy made all the difference. I truly appreciate her patience, integrity, and commitment to helping others through life’s toughest moments — and this certainly was our toughest moment. I will forever be grateful for her invaluable support and wisdom. A true hero! Highly recommend. 
What can I say about Mel? She is actually amazing.
We were having trouble with our housing and being rejected for bedroom needs due to medical needs/disabilities, Mel completely swept us up in her arms and got us what we deserve. She’s been fearless, confident, knowledgeable and so compassionate! She has completely changed our lives, without her we would have struggled for many years. 
An actual angel in our eyes! 
Thank you so much Mel – honestly from the bottom of our hearts, thank you!
When times are tough, you don’t have to face your challenges alone.