Written by Michael Thompson, Founder of the Falsely Accused Network One of the hardest parts of running the helpline is not the anger. It’s not even the injustice. It’s the silence that comes after a man has lost everything. We hear it far too often. Men ringing us broken, sometimes literally in tears, saying the same thing over and over again: “I went to family court on my own. I lost the fact-finding. I’ve lost contact with my kids. What can I do now?” And the honest answer

We’re pleased to announce a significant improvement to the McKenzie Friend packages offered through the Falsely Accused Network for people n

There was a time when this principle was beyond dispute. An allegation is not evidence.

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I was born and raised in Manchester. I spent my entire life there. It’s where I faced my biggest challenges. False accusations. Family court

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I never set out to build an organisation. I never wanted to be a campaigner. If things had gone differently, I’d still be quietly living my