As part of our alternative dispute resolution service and as an alternative option to the traditional lawyer approach, we also offer a neutral law service led by Kristy Underwood which enabled her to advise both clients in a family dispute.
As part of our alternative dispute resolution service and as an alternative option to the traditional lawyer approach, we also offer a neutral law service led by Kristy Underwood, which enables her to advise both clients in a family dispute. This is a relatively new concept and one, in suitable circumstances, can save considerable time and cost as it alleviates the need for two lawyers, although either or both clients can seek independent legal advice.
How Neutral Law Works
Kristy acts as a neutral advisor, giving both parties clear, practical legal and neutral advice on issues such as property, finances and child arrangements. She helps couples understand their rights, responsibilities and options so they can reach fair agreements that work in real life.
This approach can be particularly suitable where both parties:
Why Choose Neutral Law?
Neutral Law avoids the opportunity to the parties to deal with matters in a streamlined and non-confrontational environment with the aim of reaching a settlement.
You can also find more information on our wider family law services here, as well as our family mediation services here.
About Kristy Underwood
Kristy Underwood is a qualified neutral lawyer. She is also a lawyer and tri-qualified mediator with extensive experience in family, civil (including employment), wills and probate and has a particular interest in business matters. She has dealt with hundreds of court hearings without a barrister and uses her extensive knowledge of the law and court involvement to help navigate parties away from the court process.
Qualifications and memberships:
Our team members below specialise in neutral law and will be able to help with all your questions.
"Over the past few months, Kristy Underwood at stevensdrake has been providing me with help and advice on a complex case. Her knowledge, expertise & attitude have been invaluable, massively reducing the amount of stress on our family. I can't thank Kristy and her team enough for all of their help. Hopefully I'm never in need of these services of again, but if so - I know who I'll be reaching out to!"
"I wanted to take a moment to share my experience with Kristy and her team regarding my ongoing family law case, which has been quite complex. I cannot express enough how impeccable their support has been. They have provided exceptional guidance and have helped me navigate the challenges I faced during this difficult situation. Their professionalism and expertise have been instrumental in addressing my legal needs with sensitivity and understanding, and priced at a affordable cost enabling me to carry out this task. If anyone is seeking assistance in family law matters, I highly recommend reaching out to Kristy and her team, the have gone above and beyond for me. Thank you so much for all your support."
"My partner and I have recently used the services of stevensdrake solicitors, specifically Kristy Underwood. Kristy was not only professional and knowledgeable in everything to do with litigation and family law but she also went above and beyond to deal with matters outside of her working hours. I cannot recommend her enough, she fought long and hard to ensure that we got more than we originally expected. Cannot thank Kristy enough for her amazing work!"
"I would like to take a moment to share my experience working with stevensdrake solicitors. Specifically, I had the privilege of having Kristy Underwood handle my case, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Kristy is truly brilliant. From the very beginning, she demonstrated a deep knowledge of the law and a clear understanding of the issues at hand. Her professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail were second to none, and it was clear that she always had my best interests at heart. It’s rare to find a solicitor who combines expertise with such a personable and approachable demeanor, and Kristy does just that. I felt supported throughout the entire process, and her guidance made all the difference. If you're looking for an excellent solicitor, I would wholeheartedly recommend Kristy Underwood and the team at Stevensdrake Solicitors. You can trust that you're in very capable hands."
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