Proud to Be Recognised: Innovation in Family Law Gets National Spotlight 🎉
We are thrilled to share that Whatwouldajudgesay.com has also been shortlisted for Family Law Supplier of the Year at the LexisNexis UK Family Law Awards 2025.
To be recognised by professionals across both law and business — our peers, innovators, and industry leaders — means the world to us. It’s rare for a start-up to be acknowledged so quickly by such respected voices across the legal and commercial sectors, and we’re deeply proud that they’ve looked at our model and said: yes, this is the future.
Why Family Law Needs Change
Family law in England and Wales is undergoing a major shift. According to Legal Futures (Nick Hilborne, 30 April 2024), the average time from filing for divorce to receiving a final order now stands at 69 weeks — more than a year and three months.
The system remains under pressure, with backlogs and delays that leave families waiting for closure.
In response, the Ministry of Justice’s new Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) has changed expectations. Before couples can appear before a judge, they must now show that they’ve explored Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) — such as mediation, arbitration, or another constructive approach.
This is a decisive step toward reform. The focus is now on conduct and cooperation — encouraging couples to resolve matters faster and more fairly without litigation. Judges are insisting on ADR because it reduces conflict, saves costs, and aligns with what families want most: clarity and finality.
Where We Fit In
That’s exactly what whatwouldajudgesay.com delivers.
We offer the world’s first judge-led written assessment, giving couples a clear, reasoned view of how a judge would likely divide assets in their divorce.
Delivered in just six weeks — or your money back:
– Fixed fee, no hidden surprises
– No court. No confusion.
Our clients often tell us they can’t believe it’s possible — that after years of hearing divorce takes forever, they received a judge-led answer within weeks, not months. What takes others 69 weeks, we deliver in six.
Recognised by Peers and Professionals
In less than a year since launch, we’ve already been shortlisted for:
🏆 Modern Law Awards — Best Innovation
🏆 LexisNexis Family Law Awards — Family Law Supplier of the Year
…and there’s more exciting national recognition to be announced soon.
Being recognised by both legal and business experts confirms that our mission — to bring speed, clarity, and fairness to divorce — is resonating with clients and redefining the way family law works.
A World-First Service
No other service in the world delivers an independent, judge-led financial assessment within a fixed time frame for a fixed fee.
It’s faster. It’s fairer. It’s transparent.
And it’s transforming how couples reach settlement.
This recognition from LexisNexis UK shows that family law is ready for innovation — and we’re proud to be leading that change.
Thank You
To every client who’s trusted us: thank you!
You’ve shown that divorce doesn’t have to be long, confusing, or combative — it can be guided, efficient, and fair.
The table’s booked, the dress is ready… see you at the Family Law Awards, 19 November 2025, London. 🥂
Need Help?
We aim to make divorce less daunting by providing insights into the likely outcomes from a judge’s perspective. Start by using our contact form we can help you prepare and organise all your information securely in one place.
Contact us to learn more about our fixed-fee service and how we simplify the divorce process for you. Feel free to give us a call on +44 (0) 20 3951 0212 or email hello@whatwouldajudgesay.com to share your unique situation.
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YouTube LexisNexis Award showreel 2024
🔗 Read the LexisNexis shortlist
📖 Source: Nick Hilborne, “Value of family law market hits £2bn,” Legal Futures, 30 April 2024
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