Family Court Conversations

Gergely Fried – Everyman Justice

Family Court Conversations by Everyman Justice is a practical podcast about family court support in England and Wales. Hosted by Gergely Fried, founder of Everyman Justice, the podcast explores McKenzie Friends, litigants in person, Cafcass, child arrangements, access to justice, AI, regulation, and the wider family justice system. The aim is to help parents better understand what support exists, what to be careful about, and how to stay child-focused during difficult family court proceedings. This podcast is for general information and discussion only. It is not legal advice on any individ

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Everything You Need to Know Before Choosing a McKenzie Friend — Simon Walland

    In this episode of Family Court Conversations by Everyman Justice, Gergely Fried speaks with Simon Walland, an experienced McKenzie Friend, trainer and mentor, about what parents and litigants in person should understand before choosing a McKenzie Friend. We discuss Simon’s journey into family court support, what a McKenzie Friend can and cannot do, how parents can avoid poor-quality support, the role of reviews and training, and where the McKenzie Friend sector may be heading with AI, standards and regulation. Topics include: • What a McKenzie Friend actually does• The difference between a solicitor, barrister and McKenzie Friend• Red flags to watch for before paying for support• Reviews, networks and trust• Training and mentoring in the profession• AI and the future of family court preparation• Regulation and the future of the sector This conversation is for general information and discussion only. It is not legal advice. Anyone involved in family court proceedings should consider getting advice from a qualified legal professional where appropriate. Simon Walland: Website: https://www.simon-walland-family-law.co.uk/Contact: https://www.simon-walland-family-law.co.uk/en/contactPhone: 07900 414121Email: info@simon-walland-family-law.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-walland-family-law/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simon_walland_family_law/ Everyman Justice: Website: https://www.everymanjustice.co.ukEmail: info@everymanjustice.co.ukBook a free consultation: https://calendly.com/everymanjusticeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gergely-fried-9bb93379/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKMcKenzieFriendEverymanJustice

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Family Court Conversations by Everyman Justice is a practical podcast about family court support in England and Wales. Hosted by Gergely Fried, founder of Everyman Justice, the podcast explores McKenzie Friends, litigants in person, Cafcass, child arrangements, access to justice, AI, regulation, and the wider family justice system. The aim is to help parents better understand what support exists, what to be careful about, and how to stay child-focused during difficult family court proceedings. This podcast is for general information and discussion only. It is not legal advice on any individ