Navigating Emotional Trauma During Family Law Proceedings.

The Garrick Law Family team recognise that family proceedings are complex and therefore, one of the most stressful times in an individual’s life, given emotions are heightened and children are often at the core of the heartache. We recognise that whilst the role of a law firm is to provide sound legal advice, focus on strategy and to act to secure the best outcome for you, it is equally necessary to provide holistic support to address the recognised emotional weight attached to such litigation and to assist you to navigate one of life’s most painful transitions. 

Difficulties Faced During Family Proceedings

Garrick Law recognise the difficulty all clients embroiled in family investigations, litigation or intricate childcare disputes face; namely they must act with clarity, composure and resilience when making life altering decisions, whilst equally being aware that such decisions are being made at a time when clients are emotionally vulnerable and least equipped to make objective decisions. 

How a Trauma Coach Can Help

Instructing a Trauma Informed Coach can therefore be a powerful complement to your legal team.

A Breakup, Divorce & Domestic Abuse Coach can address emotional undercurrents, which in turn empowers the client with the support, willpower and strength, to ensure they can make rational, considered decisions and present themselves confidently in mediation and court proceedings.  

Trauma Informed Coaches can provide assistance with the following powerful tools and techniques:

• Emotional regulation strategies to reduce overwhelm and support clear thinking, especially ahead of hearings, mediation or high-conflict conversations.  

• In-person court support - I regularly attend hearings, to offer grounded emotional presence alongside the legal team, ensuring my clients feel supported, calmer and more focused throughout the legal process.

• Boundaries and communication tools to deal with difficult ex-partners, manage co-parenting or respond to controlling behaviour.

• Confidence and identity work to help clients rediscover who they are beyond the breakup and build a life that feels safe, fulfilling and self-led.

• Practical mindset shifts that transform victimhood into empowerment, so they don’t just move on, they continue to move forward positively.

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Garrick Law ensure that a bespoke team, including the necessary experts are instructed, to secure the best outcome for our clients.  

Article by Mandeep Randhawa (Family Client Relationship Director) & Louize Yafai (Breakup, Divorce & Domestic Abuse Coach).