Umbrella Family Law: Helping our clients start their new life
Two Natural Ladies have a fun and interesting interview with Eve Smith from Umbrella Family Law.
This collaborative law firm, shelters their clients under the umbrella, protecting them from the storms and from the sunshine too. It is actually important at times when things are going well to seek some legal advice – just in case.
Everyone has a story about separation and everyone’s case is different. Vicki, Jo and Eve discuss how for some they feel bullied and give in “just not worth the battle”.
Seeking advice early on, when someone feels they may want to separate can stop ‘the war’. Unfortunately there are a lot of law firms that are heavy into litigation. Umbrella family law see court as a last resort. Wherever possible they are collaborative, the less upset created the better.
Eve can usually recommend a counselling service when needed however at present these services are hard to access due to the huge demand. Umbrella family law, although nor counsellors often deal with some of the angst and upset someone separating is going through. They are often finding out the most intimate details and it is hard to say “sorry I’m just your lawyer I can’t talk to you about that”.
With this in mind Umbrella Family Law has now set up Umbrella Family Support to help with these more emotional situations.
Jo & Vicki discuss with Eve how Covid has made it easier to connect with people via Zoom during people’s lunch break etc everyone is more accessible! Unfortunately Co-vid has also created more separations and family violence where previously things were relatively harmonious.
Locked down, frustrated and finding it hard to find accommodation are just some of the issues people are dealing with.
Two Natural Ladies discover that Eve is dual qualified. Eve qualified as a lawyer in the U.K. With these extra qualifications Eve can help access the best place to divorce. And with a large expat community this is a great point of difference.
Although it’s not possible to represent both parties if Eve and her team are able to suggest a lawyer this can be helpful for everyone. Two collaborative lawyers means they are much more likely to have a quick, clean outcome. And no court!
Eve can give 3-4 names of lawyers for the other party.
Family law is everything to do with the start of a relationship and pooling their assets and the end of a relationship when assets are being divided. It also includes the arrangement with the children, where they sat how often they stay, school pick up etc.
Jo and Vicki talk with Eve about the problems faced when children become “piggy in the middle”. This is often where there is no choice but court. When relationships are being disentangled the grandparents can be.
Divorce Costs? Most of us think this is going to be extremely costly. If litigation is involved it can go into the $100,000’s. The more amicable it is the cheaper it I and the more money for the next phase.
Eve, Jane and their team want to make sure everyone is looked after – particularly the children. When things become polarised it is not in the best interest for the kids.
A very inspiring interview with Eve Smith, in an area that can be so divisive. Her commitment to a smooth, inexpensive outcome is apparent in this podcast.
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