Court Support & Legal Services

The service is delivered by a legally qualified legal professional (LLB Hons). Court Support and Legal Services is led by Maria Lopez LLB (Hons), Director and a legally qualified legal professional acting in the capacity of a Lawyer–McKenzie Friend, providing structured civil and family court support to litigants in person. Maria Lopez has extensive experience assisting individuals who are require

d to navigate complex court proceedings without the benefit of traditional legal representation. Her work focuses on ensuring that clients are properly prepared, procedurally informed, and able to present their cases clearly and effectively before the court. She is known for a calm, methodical approach, combining careful guidance with firm and robust presentation where appropriate, including when rights of audience are granted. Court Support and Legal Services places strong emphasis on clarity, preparation, and client confidence. Each matter is approached with careful consideration of the client’s circumstances, ensuring that support is tailored, practical, and proportionate to the issues in dispute. Although based in Leicestershire, Maria Lopez assists clients nationwide and internationally, supporting individuals across England and Wales and clients based abroad. Services are provided in English and Portuguese. Areas of assistance include:
• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings, including pensions
• Child arrangements, contact, and residence
• Injunctions, including non-molestation and occupation orders
• Parental responsibility and prohibited steps applications
• Civil litigation and civil disputes
• Wills and associated family planning matters

Court Support and Legal Services is committed to providing professional, reliable, and well-structured court support for those who require guidance through the legal process while acting as litigants in person.