Garden of Light – Family Law Support Services
At Garden of Light, we know that family law situations can feel deeply personal and often overwhelming. Whether you're going through a divorce, sorting out child arrangements, or facing court on your own, we’re here to walk beside you with guidance, compassion, and care.
Our role as Professional McKenzie Friends is to empower you with clear information, help you stay calm and focused, and support you emotionally and practically throughout your journey.
How We Can Help
At Garden of Light, we support you in all areas of private and public family law:
Divorce & Separation - Clear, calm guidance through every stage of your divorce or separation.
Children & Parenting - Support with child arrangements, court applications, and parenting plans that put your child’s needs first.
Financial Settlements - Helping you understand your financial options and secure fair outcomes.
Court Support - As your McKenzie Friend, we stand by your side in court, offering practical and emotional support, without the high costs of a solicitor.
Domestic Abuse Protection - Urgent and sensitive help if you’re experiencing abuse or need protective orders.
Unmarried & Cohabiting Couples - Advice and support for separating cohabiting partners or making future plans together.
Read below and in our services menu for more details on the services we offer and our fees
Divorce & Separation
Ending a relationship can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Garden of Light, we support you through every step of the process—whether it’s a straightforward divorce or a more complex separation. We’re here to help with:
Filing for divorce or responding to proceedings
Separation agreements
Understanding your rights and responsibilities
Support with court documents and emotional preparation
Child Arrangements
Your children come first, and we’ll help ensure their needs are at the heart of every decision. Whether you want to agree to arrangements or need help resolving a dispute.
Garden of Light supports you with clear, child-focused McKenzie Friend guidance. We support with:
Parenting plans and child contact schedules
C100 Court application for child arrangements orders
Specific issue and prohibited steps orders
Child contact and residence disputes
Relocation (domestic and international)
Child abduction (Hague Convention cases)
Special guardianship orders - Adoption (domestic and international)
Financial Matters
Sorting out finances after a breakup can be one of the trickiest parts. We help you understand what a fair settlement looks like and how to pursue it, including:
Dividing assets (home, pensions, savings)
Child or Spousal maintenance
Support with contested Form E financial proceedings
Drafting of Clean break orders, Financial consent orders, and Enforcement of financial orders
High net worth divorce settlements
Domestic Abuse & Protection
Facing abuse or control at home? Garden of Light offers safe, understanding McKenzie Friend support for protective orders and court applications. We can help you take urgent and safe steps to protect yourself and your family. This includes:
Non-molestation and occupation orders
Advice on gathering evidence
Support preparing applications and attending court
Emergency injunctions
Protection from harassment
Unmarried Couples & Cohabitation
Separating from a partner without being married? Garden of Light helps cohabiting couples resolve financial or parenting issues with clarity and care.
We provide support in
Understanding your legal rights as a cohabiting partner
Cohabitation agreements
Property and financial disputes (TOLATA applications)
Claims for children’s needs under Schedule 1 of the Children Act
Court Support - McKenzie Friend
You Don’t Have to Face Court Alone
Representing yourself in family court? Garden of Light offers trusted McKenzie Friend support to help you prepare, stay calm, and speak with confidence.
Representing yourself in family court can feel daunting—but at Garden of Light, you don’t have to do it on your own.
As your McKenzie Friend, we offer emotional reassurance and legal guidance—sitting beside you in court, helping you prepare documents, and giving you the confidence to speak up for yourself.
What We Offer:
Support preparing statements, applications, and bundles
Guidance on court procedures and expectations
Emotional reassurance and case organisation
In-court presence (where permitted) to take notes and offer quiet advice
Empowerment to present your case clearly and respectfully
We believe everyone deserves to be heard and supported—regardless of budget.
Mediation & Family Dispute Support
Find Peaceful Ways Forward
Court isn’t the only option—and often, it’s not the best one.
At Garden of Light, we help families explore alternative ways to resolve conflict—with less stress, lower costs, and better long-term outcomes. Whether you’re trying to reach an agreement about children, finances, or property, we offer calm, steady support throughout the mediation and negotiation process.
Our goal is to keep the conversation focused, respectful, and fair—so everyone has a voice and your family can move forward.
Garden of Light Family Law Ltd - Company No: 16252389 - Monomark House, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, England, WC1N 3AX
0330 133 4838
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