FAMILY LAW ASSISTANCE

Family Law support
when you need someone
in your corner.

Practical guidance and support for people representing themselves through Family Court proceedings.

Free 30 minute initial telephone consultation

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EXTENSIVE FAMILY LAW EXPERIENCE

FREE 30 MINUTE INITIAL CALL

SERVING ESSEX, LONDON & SE

SUPPORT ACROSS ENGLAND & WALES

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John Craig, Founder, JCJ Law

INTRODUCTION

Legal support without the £300-an-hour solicitor bill.

JCJ Law exists to make Family Law support more accessible to people who are representing themselves.

Our aim is to use our wide-ranging experience in Family Law to provide genuinely affordable advice, support and guidance for people on low and middle incomes who are planning to represent themselves in the Family Court.

John Craig, MA Law

WHY JCJ LAW

A different approach to Family Law.

01

Affordable

Practical support without the cost of traditional solicitor representation.

02

Personal

You deal directly with John rather than being passed between departments.

03

Experienced

Extensive experience supporting people through Family Law and Court processes.

04

Plain English

Clear explanations of procedures, paperwork and what happens next.

SERVICES

How we can help

Practical Family Law support across the issues that matter most.

01

Disputes about children

Support with Child Arrangements Orders, Specific Issue Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, Parental Responsibility Orders and other disputes involving children.

02

Injunctions

Support relating to Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders and other Family Law injunctions.

03

Care proceedings

Guidance and practical support where a Local Authority is involved in proceedings concerning children.

04

Divorce

Support with divorce proceedings, financial remedies and appeals.

05

Co-parenting

Practical guidance where contact arrangements are breaking down or co-parenting has become difficult.

06

Advice & support

Guidance around Family Law procedures, paperwork, court processes and related practical issues.

THE MCKENZIE FRIEND ROLE

Going to court doesn't mean you have to go through it alone.

A McKenzie Friend supports someone who is representing themselves in court. JCJ Law provides this support so you understand the process and feel prepared.

What we CAN do

  • Attend court and provide support
  • Take notes
  • Help organise case papers
  • Provide guidance on procedure
  • Help prepare for hearings
  • Explain what to expect

What we CANNOT do

  • Act as your solicitor
  • Normally speak for you in court
  • Sign documents on your behalf
  • Examine witnesses
HOW IT WORKS

Simple, clear support.

01

Tell us what's happening

Contact JCJ Law and explain your situation.

02

Talk to John

Start with a free 30-minute telephone consultation.

03

Understand your options

Get clear guidance on the process, practical next steps and what support may be available.

04

Move forward

Continue with tailored support by phone, Zoom, WhatsApp or in person where appropriate.

Not sure what you need yet?

That's fine. Start with a conversation.

JCJ Law offers a free 30-minute initial telephone consultation.

FOUNDER

Meet John

JCJ Law is run by John Craig, who has extensive experience supporting people through Family Law and Family Court processes.

  • Masters in Law
  • Undergraduate in Housing Law
  • Currently undertaking Legal Practice qualification

"John's approach is straightforward: explain what is happening, help you understand your options, and give you practical support through the process."

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WHO WE ARE FOR

Support for people representing themselves.

Family Court proceedings can be difficult to navigate, especially when you are trying to understand the process at the same time as dealing with the personal situation behind it.

JCJ Law can help if you:

are representing yourself

need help understanding court procedure

need support preparing documents

are dealing with a dispute involving children

are facing divorce proceedings

are involved in care proceedings

need help understanding your options

want practical support without traditional solicitor costs

5.0

37 Google reviews

I cannot recommend John Craig highly enough. He supported me through an extremely complex and emotionally demanding final hearing, and I genuinely would not have been able to cope without his guidance.

Karl J. · Google Review

100% professional, 100% polite, 100% informative and very thorough. John explained everything to us and our daughter and was totally honest.

Graeme L. · Google Review

John is very knowledgeable and pays attention to detail. He listens and advises with care and compassion. Always goes the extra mile to provide an outstanding service and ensure a good outcome.

Nadim M. · Google Review

LOCATION

Family Law support across England & Wales.

Based in Essex, JCJ Law works with clients across Essex, London and the South East, and can travel outside these areas where appropriate.

Essex

London

South East

England & Wales

CONTACT

Talk to John.

If you are dealing with a Family Law issue and are not sure where to start, get in touch.

Phone

07741 525529

Consultations

Free 30-minute initial telephone consultation.

Meetings can take place in person, via Zoom, WhatsApp, or telephone.

Hours

Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 19:00

Saturday – Sunday: Closed

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