The Custody Coach offers “fixed fee”, up front plans. We review and re-quote after each Hearing so there are no unrealistic down payments or unexpected costs.

Free Initial Consultation (20 Minutes) – No Obligation - Free
Book a complimentary, no-obligation 20-minute telephone consultation to discuss your family court matter. During this call, we will assess your circumstances, answer your initial questions, and help you understand the most appropriate route forward.

Strategy Meeting & Case Assessment - £500
This comprehensive service is ideal for anyone seeking clear, expert guidance on their family court case.

What's included:

• A one-hour consultation to discuss your circumstances in detail.

• A personalised written case strategy following the meeting.

• Practical advice to help you create a clear and effective plan moving forward.

This service is particularly beneficial if your case is already within the family court system and has reached an impasse. A fresh, independent assessment can often identify new opportunities, alternative approaches, and practical solutions that may not have previously been considered.

Case Work Plan 1 - £1,000
Designed for clients who are preparing to begin family court proceedings.

What's included:

• A 30-minute consultation to discuss your case and objectives.

• Completion of the C100 Application to commence family proceedings.

• Completion of the C1A Application, where required.

If your case is allocated to the Pathfinder process:

• Advice and preparation for your Child Impact Report (CIR) interview.

• Guidance on the Child Impact Report recommendations before the Gatekeeping Hearing.

If your case follows the Safeguarding process:

• Advice and preparation for the Safeguarding Interview.

• Guidance on the Safeguarding Letter recommendations.

• Drafting of your Position Statement for the First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment (FHDRA).

For both pathways:

• Drafting correspondence, letters and emails on your behalf to the Court, Cafcass and the other party.

• Reviewing and advising on correspondence, reports and documents received from the Court, Cafcass and the other party.

• General case administration throughout this stage of your matter.

Please note: Attendance at court hearings is charged separately and is subject to availability.

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Additional Fixed Fee Plans
Following your Gatekeeping Hearing or First Hearing (FHDRA), additional fixed-fee case plans are available. These will be tailored to the directions made by the Court and the specific needs of your case.

At Court: We sit alongside you in Court, taking notes, specifically noting the Courts directions for the next steps in proceedings, assisting with documents and providing support and advice. As a Litigant in Person you are allowed to speak with us, during the hearing, to discuss the matters being raised and to seek advice on the directions being given by the Court before you agree to aspects of the Order being sought. If the other party is legally represented, their solicitor or barrister cannot act in a way as to disadvantage you during proceedings or as part of the ongoing litigation and we are vigilant to ensuring you are treated fairly and in line with procedural rules. We cannot act as your advocate in Court, but if the Court feels that it would assist it, in order to move proceedings along in an efficient manner, they can speak directly with us.

Special Educational Needs:We have considerable experience of supporting unrepresented litigants who have dyslexia, recognised information processing difficulties and various levels of Autism & Asperger’s.