If you are going through divorce or separation in Essex and are looking for practical, affordable support that does not come with a solicitor's hourly rate, The Separation Companion is based in East Anglia and works with clients across Essex, Suffolk and online throughout England and Wales.
I am Katherine Waterhouse, a Separation Support Practitioner and McKenzie Friend. I have been through the divorce and separation process myself, and have come out the other side. I know what it involves from the inside, and I offer the kind of practical, calm, organised support that makes the process manageable without the cost of full legal representation at every stage.
What I can help with in Essex
- Divorce application and court form guidance
- Financial remedy proceedings and Form E preparation
- Co-parenting arrangements and child arrangements orders
- Mediation preparation and court preparation
- McKenzie Friend attendance at Essex courts
- Communication support and correspondence drafting
- Separation admin and document organisation
- Emotional support throughout the process
In person and online
I work with clients in person across Essex and Suffolk, and remotely by phone and video call anywhere in England and Wales. For court attendance as a McKenzie Friend, I cover Essex courts and the surrounding area.
What does it cost?
Support starts at £65 per hour with no minimum commitment. Packages are available for those who need more sustained support, starting from £325 for five hours. Court attendance as a McKenzie Friend is £295 for a half day and £495 for a full day, including preparation and debrief.
Start with a free call
The best way to find out whether I can help is a free 20-minute call. No obligation, no pressure. Just a calm conversation about where you are and what support would be most useful.
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