Nadine is available as a writer to produce comment pieces for magazines, blogs and national newspapers on campaigning and family law, in both her own name, and as a ghost writer.

For writing and speaking engagements please email: office@nadine-taylor.com

Nadine continues to be an outspoken advocate for father’s rights and family law reform, on an international platform. Nadine takes on speaking engagements at colleges and universities, conferences and seminars, and alongside appearing on TV and Radio as a commentator and debate facilitator.

For any parent going through family breakdown or divorce, the presence of a support network is vital, and this should include your employer. 

Family breakdown contributes to stress, unhappiness and financial pressures which are compounded by protracted and adversarial court processes, which impact your ability to function at work. 

A study by Resolution found only 10% of employees thought their employers did enough to support them during family breakdown. When the overall cost to the UK economy from family breakdown is around £48 billion, then we all have a part to play in supporting those affected by this.

The Nashville Business Journal reported that in the 6 months leading to and in the year of divorce, the affected employee’s productivity is reduced by 40% and their productivity can suffer for 7 years.

So how can you as a business or organisation help your staff members during this time? We understand that the last thing an employer wants is to become caught up in the court process, but it is clear from mental health studies that employers need to respond. 

We can work with businesses, to help explore and develop a range of internal policies to benefit both the business and organisation, and their member of staff. All companies and organisations should have a Family Breakdown Policy.

We can help you identify support available and signposting to external organisations. Many firms already a variety of wellness initiatives and we recommend this includes specific advice on how to approach family breakdown and the court process well, and how to co-parent safely and appropriately after separation.

Men, in particular, are reluctant to openly  discuss the challenges they face as a result of separation, contact issues and financial pressures, but we know they are at a higher risk of alcohol and drug complications when faced with these concerns, and more so suicide, so we need to work together to find preventative measures, in a way that does not make them feel compromised or a liability to their employer.

We understand that family court proceedings can feel overwhelming. Suddenly you are trust into an alien world with lots of new jargon, impossible deadlines, statements to write and allegations flying around. Before you know it the entire process has taken over your life, drained yours, and your families resources, and you can’t see the wood for the trees. STOP!

If this sounds familiar then ask one of our team for a Case Assessment. They will go through all the paperwork for you, provide a written report outlining the key aspects of the case, explain how and why the case is at the stage it is and produce an easy to follow action plan to help you move forward.

For family proceedings in England & Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland visit www.thecustodycoach.co.uk
for Case Assessments.

Not everyone can afford a Solicitor and Legal Aid is becoming more difficult to get, the inequality or arms in family court is fast becoming the biggest hurdle to fair and proportionate proceedings and outcomes.

There is an alternative.

If you choose to self-represent, then you can work with a McKenzie Friend, who for the fraction of the cost of a Solicitor, will provide a range of services from assisting to drafting applications and statements, to attending Court with you and helping with paperwork and note taking.

Our professional McKenzie Friend’s help manage your case and budget as we know the two go hand-in-hand. We review the next steps and re-quote after each Hearing so there are no unrealistic down payments or unexpected costs. At every step of the process, we guide you on the Court’s requirements, third party input and terminology, so you are fully informed as you take on this new, and often overwhelming, journey.

For family proceedings in England & Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland visit www.thecustodycoach.co.uk
for Case Management.

In late 2024 we will be launching our Family Court Awareness Training for Parents. This will be available on line and in person and will be customised to your specific country and courts jurisdiction.

The half-day course will provide a thorough introduction to the family court process designed to help you navigate the main principles of court procedure, whether that is as a self-represented litigant / litigant in person. For those who choose to work with a Solicitor or McKenzie Friend, this course will give you a better understanding of the advice you are being given, so you can make informed choices for you and your children.

Information is always power in these situations, so this course is specifically designed to identify the key stages from application to Final Hearing, the different options that can arise at each hearing and who the key people are and their roles.

Each attendee goes away with an information pack, including statement templates and sample letters, designed to help you deal with the practicalities of the process and provide a better understanding moving forward.

For this and McKenzie friend Training please email office@nadine-taylor.com

Many people who offer a McKenzie Friend service come to the role because of their own experiences and they have a good understanding of procedure to help you navigate yours.

But finding a McKenzie Friend can be hard, as there are simply not enough people providing this service and one of the reasons for this is a lack of understanding of the role and training.

We aim to change that by promoting this affordable alternative to a solicitor, and by training people in this role .

Today McKenzie Friends can assist in many more ways than just note taking in Court, but getting to that point takes time and experience. If you would like to assist parent’s in family court proceedings, whether it is note taking, or offering a wider range of services, then our McKenzie Friend Course is for you.

This course guides you through the court processes and how to help your client prepare their case, taking you from application to final hearing, through court structures and key personnel, the drafting of applications and statements, understanding and advising on court reports, to how to support your client and how you should present yourself in court. 

All attendees get an information pack, sample applications, statement templates and reports and a follow up session to guide you through your first case.

With over 30 years’ experience of designing, building and running high profile campaigns we understand that it is harder than ever now to cut through and get your message heard in an on-line world and a sea of social media.

The answer is not always the latest Tik Tok phase or a celebrity endorsement on Instagram, but knowing and understanding that for a client comes from experience and being able to access a wide range of resources and ideas.

With our experience in political and retail campaigning we offer a comprehensive range of services to politicians, charities and organisations wishing to get their message or cause across to a wider audience.

From concept design to digital branding, event management, video production, technical services, big screens and live events and web streaming we can offer a comprehensive service for you as an individual or a wider campaign.

Pulling all of this together under one roof makes a campaign more cost effective and a lot less stressful for you. Whether it's a multi-day conference or a high-profile political or campaign launch, we have years of experience in making this look it's best.

We specialise in stepping outside of comfort zones to create and execute provocative ideas, as well as conventional routes to PR, but we are prepared to take risks with the concept design to achieve the best for our clients.