what we do

Our general process is outlined below, however we recognise that every situation is unique so we offer a bespoke and tailored approach, based on your individual circumstance. 

Following an initial enquiry, we ask that further information is sent to us in the form of a short, written summary of the issues that are being faced. This doesn’t need to be long but should give us a good understanding of why you have contacted us. 

After we have received this, we will consider the information, and whether we think we are able to assist.  

If we think that we may be able to help, then we will first ask for confirmation that both parties are willing to engage in the process (an email confirming from each party is sufficient), as we cannot proceed without this.  

If both parties wish to engage in the process, then the next stage is to arrange a preliminary meeting  with the adults concerned, in order to discuss the services that we offer. The meeting will: 

  • Take place in person or via MS teams. 

  • It will last for approximately 1-1.5 hours. 

  • It will be attended by Dr Gardner and Stephen Wildblood KC. 

  • Can be joint or individual depending on the circumstances. 

  • If all of the adults are legally represented and agree, we would be prepared, after specific agreement with us, for their legal representatives to attend with them at that preliminary meeting.  

  • During the preliminary meeting, amongst other things, we will ask the parties to confirm that there are no significant safeguarding issues affecting the children. We will discuss that our work will be treated by everyone as confidential and that there will be full and frank disclosure of all relevant information relating to the children.  

  • We will also enquire whether the parties would intend that their legal representatives (if any) should be present during the sessions and also how a note / record is to be made of the discussions.  

After the Preliminary Meeting Dr Gardner and Stephen Wildblood KC will consider whether Gardner Wildblood LLP can offer their services and we will let you know the outcome of our discussions, and whether we are able to help as soon as we can.  

We must then receive written confirmation from both parties that they wish to engage in the process.  

At this stage, we will discuss what our plan of work might look like, how many sessions there might be, and the associated costs.