SPECIALIST FAMILY MEDIATION TO HELP COUPLES MOVE FORWARD

Reframing Family Transitions.
Parenting Better.

Parenting Better.

Protecting What Matters.

We help couples agree prenups, separation, parenting arrangements, and financial settlements.

With one expert, one process and one outcome; couples have clarity to move forward with confidence.

Confidential & Discreet

Neutral & Impartial

Child-Focused Approach

Cross-Border Aware

Fixed Fees No surprises

Child-Focused Approach Clarity Call Within One Working Day One Couple. One Expert. One Pathway. Confidential & Discreet UAE & Cross-Border Specialists Fixed Fee Packages Fixed Fee Packages

The Reality

Couples don't break

in one place.

Everything breaks at once. Separation causes emotional, financial, and parenting conflict simultaneously.

Traditional processes often create conflicting advice, escalating costs, and delayed decisions turning the process itself into the problem.

Conflicting Professional Advice

Lawyers, therapists, and accountants working separately each with a different view of the same family.

Spiralling legal costs usually over AED100,000

Hourly billing with no ceiling costs grow as conflict grows, with no structured path to resolution.

Greater Impact on Children

Prolonged disputes leave children caught between two processes without a unified, child-focused approach.

Delayed Decision Making

Without a coordinated structure, families manage conflict instead of finding resolution.

With Court

✕ Repetitive arguments

✕ Fragmented advice

✕ Spiralling legal costs usually over AED100,000

✕ Decisions Taken Out of Your Hands

✕ Pressure on children

With Family Reframed

✓ Structured conversations

✓ Co-ordinated independent advice

✓ Fixed fee packages usually under AED60,000

✓ You Stay in Control of the Outcome

✓ Child-focused decision making

Who We Help

For families who want
a better way forward.

We work with couples and families going through prenup discussions, separation, divorce, or post-marriage conflict involving finances or children.

Couples caught in cross-border complexity UAE, UK, or international
Families struggling to make progress through ongoing disagreement
Parents navigating decisions about children, money, and shared assets
Individuals feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice from multiple sources
Couples where communication is breaking down or becoming repetitive
Lawyers, therapists, and accountants supporting families through transition

The Family Reframed Pathway

One Process. One Expert.
One Pathway to Resolution.

Can We Help?

Free Clarity Call to understand your situation. We only take on matters where we can genuinely add value.

Your Pathway

We design a pathway around your specific needs no two families require exactly the same support.

Structured Conversations

Guided sessions focused on understanding, problem-solving, and finding workable solutions.

Agreement

Solutions shaped into clear, practical agreements understood, supported, and capable of lasting.

Moving Forward

An agreement is the beginning of the next chapter. We remain available as life continues to evolve.

One Expert. One Process.

The Family Reframed Pathway

Find the Right Path Forward

Structured support tailored to your family, your priorities, and the decisions that matter most. We build a structured pathway tailored to support your transition.

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Mediation Pathway

For couples who want to stay in control of their outcome. Our expert guided conversations bring structure, calm, and clarity to support couples reaching a lasting amicable resolution.

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Legally Guided Pathway

For couples who need legal input without escalation. These structured mediation sessions are supported by lawyers to keep negotiations constructive and focused on resolution.

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Therapeutic Pathway

For couples where emotions are affecting progress. We deploy experienced therapists to provide strategic support that is woven into the process so decisions can be made from a clearer, more stable place.

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Child Inclusive Pathway

For parents who want their children to have a voice. We engage in play led therapy in a child-focused environment to ensure children’s wishes and feelings inform parenting arrangements.

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Finance Guided Pathway

For couples where money is at the centre of the conversation. Expert financial analysis brings transparency and confidence to even the most complex financial discussions.

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Collaborative Resolution Pathway

For couples navigating multi-layered complexity. We offer a multi-disciplinary approach, particularly for cross-border disputes, strategically coordinated within one structured process.For complex matters requiring multiple disciplines working together in one coordinated process.

Clarity where there is confusion.

Structured Support

Cross-Border Expertise

What Makes Us Different

Family is all we do.

Family Is All We Do

We are not a general mediation service. Our entire focus is helping couples and families because focus creates expertise, and expertise creates better outcomes.

Fast When It Matters Most

Clarity Calls within one working day. Initial consultations within five. Family issues rarely improve by waiting we don’t ask you to.

Collaborative by Design

We bring the right expertise together at strategic points legal, financial, therapeutic, child-focused within one coordinated process. Not outside of it.

Transparent Fixed Fees

No hourly billing. No unexpected invoices. No incentive to prolong the process. You focus on resolution not on managing escalating costs.

Meet the Founder

A decade of family law.

A better way forward.

Shabana Saleem is a family mediator and barrister with over a decade of experience in complex and cross-border family matters, formerly of leading law firms in London and Dubai.

Client Testimonials

Real clients.
Real decisions.
Real outcomes.

Expertise & Trust

She brings a rare balance of intellectual rigor and human understanding navigating sensitive family and wealth matters with discretion, clarity, and tact.

Mr E British Client

She combines deep technical knowledge with genuine empathy and sound commercial judgment. Her advice is always pragmatic and forward looking.

Mr M Spanish Client

Calm Through Conflict

Shabana gave exceptional support during a grueling 8-hour mediation. She remained calm, professional, and incredibly focused. Her integrity truly sets her apart.

Ms F Canadian Client

Her attention to detail and incredible determination set her apart most definitely someone you need when going through a tough time.

American Client, Based in KSA

Cross-Border & Complex Matters

She guided me through UK and UAE law with confidence, calmness, and efficiency even under significant time pressure.

Ms K — British Client

I am deeply grateful and would recommend Shabana without hesitation not only highly skilled, but truly committed to her clients and their families.

Mr J — Indian Client

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers,
before you begin.

What is Family Reframed?

Family Reframed is a specialist family mediation service for couples and families navigating separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, and financial transitions. We offer a structured process that regularly includes strategic input from therapists, accountants, lawyers, and other professionals designed to bring clarity, reduce conflict, and support better decision-making.

How is this different from court or traditional mediation?

Traditional legal processes often separate issues into different tracks lawyers for legal matters, therapists for personal concerns, accountants for finances. Family Reframed brings these elements into one coordinated process, so decisions are made with clarity and context, not in isolation.

Do you act for one person or both?

We are a neutral service. We do not represent either party. Our role is to hold a structured process that helps both individuals communicate more clearly and move towards workable outcomes.

Do you work with international or cross-border families?

Yes. We specialise in expat couples and families based in the UAE and Middle East. Our process is designed specifically to handle international, cross-border, and multi-jurisdictional complexity in a structured and coordinated way.

How long does the process take?

For simpler matters, resolution can often be achieved within three to five sessions over approximately eight weeks. More complex situations involving children, significant finances, or international considerations may require a longer, phased approach. We discuss the likely timeline at the outset.

How much does it cost?

Most couples invest between AED 15,000 AED 25,000 + VAT per person, depending on complexity. Initial Clarity Call is free. Initial Consultation is AED 2,000 + VAT. Mediation sessions are AED 2,500 per hour + VAT. All costs are discussed and agreed upfront no surprises.

When should you reach out?

As early as possible. The earlier families start thinking about their options, the more choices remain available without escalation. Family issues rarely improve by waiting. Book a free 15-minute Clarity Call no commitment, no pressure.

Take The First Step

A conversation costs nothing.
Waiting often does.

Schedule a free 15-minute Clarity Call. We’ll tell you honestly whether we can help and point you in the right direction if we can’t.

Reframing Family Transitions. Parenting Better.