Survivor lead
The Milk Exchange
A membership network of accessible, affordable, online support groups, empowering our communities through their family court proceedings, and beyond.You are not alone, we are right here with you
THE MILK EXCHANGE
What We Do
Community: Our safe and nurturing online community platform, is a place dedicated to providing solidarity, emotional support, and informative resources as you battle through Family Court, with legal counsel or through self representation.Accessible guidance: Our trauma informed and trusted McKenzie Friends and specialist solicitors are here to support you through the court battles for your children and your livelihoods, offering compassionate understanding and expertise.Ensuring the safety of our network is of paramount importance to us. Our groups are private and secure, and all members participation is anonymous.The information we provide is not meant to take the place of legal advice, it can and should however, assist and guide your interactions with legal counsel.
The Milk Exchange
Why We Exist
We completely understand how daunting and overwhelming the journey through the family court system can be. We know that the Family Court is often the arena for post separation abuse; we are a By survivors, For survivors company.
Navigating legal jargon and finding trustworthy help can be challenging; it's incredibly frustrating when professionals struggle to grasp the complexities of abusive relationships.
Acting as McKenzie friends, IDVA and ISVAs, we are here to be responsive, empathetic advocates, fighting alongside you.Our goal is to provide the guidance and care that we wished we had during our own experiences, ensuring that you have the support you need through this critical time.
We empathise with litigants in person facing continued post separation abuse, in particular coercive control through county courts.Our dedicated advocacy offers trustworthy guidance and responsive support through the family court system.You're not alone; we'll help you fight for your rights and provide the care you need during this critical time.
The Milk Exchange
Included with membership
| Features | Self Representation | Supported Self Representation | Full Lawyer Representation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can work with barrister who can represent you in court | Yes, direct access | Yes, direct access | Yes |
| Support with applications | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pro-active time sensitive feedback by experts to posts and questions | No | Yes | No |
| Focus on empowerment and rebuilding | No | Yes | No |
| Court preparedness coaching | No | Yes | Yes |
| Complimentary Q&A sessions | No | Yes | No |
| Flexible 1:1s with legal experts | N/a | £150 hourly average, inc. weekends and evenings | £288 hourly minimum, no evenings or weekends |
The Milk Exchange
Contact us
We are here to help and support you. Please reach out to us via the form below.To ensure the safety of our members, we arrange screening calls before confirming memberships.Leave us a message in the box below, with any enquiries or to sign up now.
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