I wish I was taught that at school

Eve Smith is a collaborative family lawyer at Umbrella Family Law.She understands that any contact with the legal system can be quite daunting for most of us, but it’s even more challenging and emotional when it involves a relationship breakdown.Being a mum of two very active boys changed Eve’s approach to family law. She wanted to be able to practice in a holistic, family centric way that avoided court proceedings and helped everyone involved become emotionally ready to start their new lives.Training as a collaborative family lawyer gave her a variety of different tools to help resolve issues without the need for court proceedings.After moving to Melbourne from England, she partnered with Jane Libbis to form Umbrella Family Law to offer a more empowering option for people facing separations in our modern world.In this episode, we discuss how collaborative family law differs from what many expect from ‘traditional’ law practices, including:Why avoiding litigation is preferable for separating couples;How Umbre