McKenzie Friend Swindon — family court support directory
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-01
What a McKenzie Friend does in Swindon
If you are a litigant in person at the Swindon Combined Court (The Law Courts, Islington Street, Swindon SN1 2HG) or another Wiltshire 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 Swindon
- McKenzie Friend UK Network (mckenziefrienduk.com) — Graham Fletcher provides paid McKenzie Friend support to parents attending Swindon Family Court for child arrangement hearings, non-molestation orders, occupation orders and divorce finance hearings: https://mckenziefrienduk.com/family-courts/swindon-family-court
- Find a McKenzie Friend directory (findamckenziefriend.com) — searchable directory of McKenzie Friends covering courts across England and Wales, including Swindon: https://www.findamckenziefriend.com
Swindon family court
Family cases in Swindon are heard at the Swindon Combined Court, which handles childcare arrangements, domestic abuse, adoption, money claims and more. Confirm the venue and contact details on the official court finder: https://find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/swindon-combined-court
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.