McKenzie Friend Portal vs CourtCraft Advocate
Both are built for parents representing themselves in family court in England and Wales. Here is what is actually different, so you can choose what fits your case.
Side by side
| McKenzie Friend Portal | CourtCraft Advocate | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £9 for nine days of unlimited access, then £99 a month. Cancel any time. | £45 a month, one flat price. Cancel any time. |
| A real person | A live coaching session with Nabila, a McKenzie Friend with 11 years in family court, every month, plus all the replays. You can also book a £180 consultation or have her beside you from £450. | Software and guidance on McKenzie Friends. No named person to speak to on its home page when we checked. |
| Reviews | 5.0 from 8 verified reviews on Find a McKenzie Friend, an independent directory | Three testimonials on its own website |
| What you build | Your deadlines on one timeline, letters explained, your statement in your own words, your bundle, hearing practice and resets for hard nights | Document templates (50+), court report builder, contact and finance trackers, communication log, calendar and 5GB document storage |
| Guarantee | 7-day money-back guarantee on your £9 | No commitment, cancel any time |
Checked against courtcraftadvocate.com on 22 October 2026. If anything has changed, tell us at info@supportingfamilylaw.co.uk and we will update this page.
Which one should you choose?
If you want the most templates and trackers for the lowest monthly price, CourtCraft Advocate is cheaper at £45 a month. If you want to try it first for £9, and you want a real McKenzie Friend who has sat beside parents in court checking in with you every month, start with the Portal.
Questions
Can I trust what the Portal tells me?
Treat everything the Portal produces as a draft for you to check. It is built around 11 years of family court work, it keeps your statement in your own words, and you can bring anything you are unsure about to the live monthly coaching session with Nabila.
Which one costs less?
CourtCraft Advocate is £45 a month. The Portal is £9 for your first nine days, then £99 a month, which includes a live monthly coaching session with Nabila. Both let you cancel.
Is either one legal advice?
No. Neither is a law firm. Supporting Family Law offers McKenzie Friend support and information, not legal advice.
Supporting Family Law is a trading name of Sweet Liberation Ltd (company no. 16051036). McKenzie Friend support and information, not legal advice. CourtCraft Advocate is a trademark of CourtCraft Advocate Ltd, a separate company not connected with us.
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