McKenzie Friend Exeter — family court support directory
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-01
What a McKenzie Friend does in Exeter
If you are a litigant in person at Exeter Law Courts (Southernhay Gardens) or another Devon court, a McKenzie Friend can sit with you at hearings, take notes, help with case papers, and quietly give advice. They cannot conduct litigation or act as your advocate without the court's permission, and McKenzie Friends are not regulated legal professionals. The judiciary's Practice Guidance on McKenzie Friends sets out their role.
Verified services covering Exeter
- Exeter Friend (exeterfriend.co.uk) — Exeter-based McKenzie Friend Richard Kaye, offering a free 30-minute initial consultation, support with court documents, statements and case preparation, and court attendance: https://exeterfriend.co.uk/
- Find a McKenzie Friend directory (findamckenziefriend.com) — Exeter family court support listings with free consultation booking: https://www.findamckenziefriend.com/mckenzie-friend-exeter
- McKenzie Friend UK (mckenziefrienduk.com) — offers McKenzie Friend support for cases at Exeter Family Court, including pre-court paperwork coaching and note-taking at hearings: https://www.mckenziefrienduk.com/family-court-without-a-solicitor/family-courts/exeter-family-court
Exeter family court
Family cases in Exeter are heard at Exeter Law Courts, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter EX1 1UH. Confirm the venue and contact details on the official court finder: https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/exeter-law-courts
Free alternatives
- Support Through Court — free trained volunteers who support litigants in person (no legal advice): https://supportthroughcourt.org
- Check legal aid eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid
Things to check before paying anyone
- Ask for written fees, experience, DBS status, and a short CV (judges can require this before allowing assistance).
- McKenzie Friends are unregulated — no required qualifications, training, or insurance. Verify everything yourself before engaging.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Services are listed from their own public websites and directories; always verify directly before engaging anyone. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent directory; we take no referral fees.
Content verified against the official HMCTS court directory, gov.uk forms and fees pages, and the professional body registers (SRA, FMC, Bar Council). Last reviewed September 2026.