FAMILY

The separation of parents can affect all aspects of the lives of all members of the family. 

We are skilled at guiding clients through a wide range of disputes, achieving positive outcomes and keeping the child’s welfare as paramount. The areas of disagreement may include child living arrangements and contact arrangements.

When indicated, it can involve the children of the family. We believe that this will result in each parent and each child being supported through the process of family division.  

approach

Our work is collaborative, family-led, and cost-effective, aiming to help families move forward in a respectful and constructive way.

Gardner Wildblood LLP offers a psychologically informed, non-court approach to resolving family disputes, and our method brings several unique and meaningful benefits:

  • Child-Centred Focus

Our approach prioritises the welfare of children, ensuring that decisions are made with their emotional and developmental needs in mind. This helps reduce the long-term impact of family breakdown on children.

  • Psychological Insight

With Dr. Freda Gardner’s background as a clinical psychologist, the process is informed by a deep understanding of family dynamics, trauma, and emotional well-being. This helps families navigate conflict in a more supportive and constructive way. 

  • Avoids Court Stress

By resolving disputes outside of court, families avoid the stress, cost, and adversarial nature of litigation. This can lead to quicker resolutions and less emotional strain for everyone involved. 

  • Tailored and Flexible

Our services are customised to each family’s needs, whether the issue involves child arrangements, financial matters, or communication breakdowns. This flexibility allows for more creative and sustainable solutions.

  • Preserves Relationships

The non-adversarial nature of the process helps preserve co-parenting relationships and reduce hostility, which is especially important when children are involved.

  • Legally Sound Outcomes

We also offer arbitration, where a legally binding decision can be made by an experienced arbitrator (Stephen Wildblood KC), providing a structured alternative to court when needed.

Gardner Wildblood’s approach is ideal for families who want to resolve disputes respectfully, protect children’s well-being, and avoid the emotional and financial toll of court. Traditional court may still be necessary in high-conflict or legally complex cases, but it’s seen as a last resort.