Family disputes such as issues of child contact, separation or divorce are difficult and costly, even for those who can afford to pay for a solicitor.
If you do not have a legally qualified person to represent you in the family court but speak for yourself, you are called a ‘litigant in person’.
In that case, you have the right to a lay person called a ‘McKenzie friend’ to help you understand how the court works and what you need to do.