A blog by Shabana Saleem on parenting and parting from a family mediator and barrister in the Middle East.

THE JOURNAL
Grab a tea (or espresso, or hot water—I don’t judge), and settle in.
The Journal is where I reflect on the emotional, psychological, and everyday realities of family life and conflict resolution. It’s less about legal theory and more about lived experience.
Expect:
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Psychological tools from trauma-informed mediation, parenting science, and conflict theory
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Reflections on culture, identity, and co-parenting abroad
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Interviews & personal stories from families, experts, and practitioners
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Insightful, heart-forward writing on what it means to parent, part ways, and rebuild
This is where I write not just as a lawyer or mediator—but as a human, parent, and thinker.
Stay curious. Stay kind. Let’s keep the conversation going.
Happy reading!
Legal Insight


Family Mediation in MENA (Sharia Jurisdictions)


Fostering in the UAE


Eyes on the UAE - Family Law Developments and Trends


The Power of Naming Emotions: A Journey Through Expressive Writing


Celebrating Love at the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court


How Tech is Transforming Family Mediation


UAE Strengthens Domestic Violence Law with Stricter Penalties for Offenders


Pilot’s Custody Case Highlights Abu Dhabi’s Evolving Family Law


DIFC Academy Seminar on Amendments to Trusts and Foundations Law


Building Better Foundations: The Dubai International Financial Centre Foundation Law Consultation, Trusts and Trustees, Oxford University Press


Insights from the IAFL Family Law Conference in Dubai


