Does Every Family Dispute Need A ‘Fight’?

As lawyers, we deal with disputes every day. Our role is to identify our clients’ objectives, assess the strengths and weaknesses of their position, anticipate the arguments on the other side and work towards the best possible outcome.

But what if, in some cases, the best dispute strategy isn’t to ‘fight’ at all? This is a question family lawyers are increasingly having to consider.

Separation inevitably brings areas of disagreement, whether that’s about finances, the family home or arrangements for the children. However, disagreement doesn’t have to become conflict. Two people can have very different starting positions while sharing one objective: finding a way to separate without causing unnecessary damage along the way.