Bringing Neutral Law and Mediation to Crawley
At stevensdrake solicitors, we’re committed to offering families and individuals more choice in how they resolve disputes. Led by Kristy Underwood, our Neutral Law and Mediation services provide a modern, compassionate alternative - helping clients reach fair, practical outcomes in a calmer and more cost-effective way.
Our Neutral Law and Mediation services are led by Kristy Underwood, a highly experienced family lawyer and mediator who supports clients across family, civil and workplace matters.
With more than 30 years’ experience in family law, Kristy Underwood offers clients a rare blend of legal expertise, mediation skill and advocacy experience.
Kristy is a Resolution Together neutral lawyer, qualified to advise both parties in a separation. She’s also a family mediator, civil and commercial mediator, and workplace mediator, giving her the versatility to resolve disputes across personal, business and professional settings.
Her extensive qualifications include:
Kristy’s approach combines empathy with practicality, always focusing on clear advice, constructive communication, and tailored outcomes.
A collaborative approach to separation.
Under the Resolution Together model, couples work with a single neutral lawyer to resolve issues around finances, property and children - together. This approach promotes collaboration, reduces conflict, and saves time and money.
Kristy leads this service in Crawley, supporting couples who wish to separate with dignity and cooperation.
Benefits of Resolution Together:
Family, Civil & Workplace Mediation.
Alongside Neutral Law, Kristy offers a full range of mediation services, giving clients the opportunity to resolve disputes without going to court.
Her mediation expertise covers:
Through structured, confidential sessions, Kristy helps all parties reach practical solutions in a supportive environment. Mediation allows individuals and organisations to save time, reduce legal costs and retain control over outcomes.
Whether you’re looking for a collaborative separation process or a practical way to resolve a dispute, Kristy can help. Get in touch with her here. Or call 01293 596935 to speak with the family law team.
Our team members below specialise in Family 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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