Meet the legal minds behind the scenes: The Judges, Barristers, and Solicitors.
At whatwouldajudgesay.com, we believe that if you’re seeking a judge’s opinion on how assets should be divided in a divorce, you deserve to know who’s guiding that process — and how it works behind the scenes.
Every financial disclosure submitted by our clients is reviewed in detail by the experienced solicitors at Paradigm Family Law, a boutique firm ranked among the UK’s top family law practices. Their team ensures everything is complete, correct, and strategically framed before preparing a professional brief.
This brief highlights key issues, outlines any legal questions our clients wish to raise, and ensures that each case is presented clearly and thoroughly.
The ‘brief to counsel’ is then passed to a judge for a written opinion on how assets should be divided — grounded in real judicial reasoning.
This written opinion is also known as an ‘early neutral evaluation‘.
Why Work With Judges
The judges involved in our service are highly experienced family law barristers who also sit as deputy judges in the Family Court. They are instructed via Paradigm Family Law LLP and bring exceptional expertise in financial remedy — including work in some of the most complex and high-value matrimonial cases nationally and internationally.
These legal professionals have been involved in landmark decisions, regularly contribute to leading legal publications, and are frequently sought out for their ability to handle matters involving business assets, trusts, offshore structures, and international elements.
The strength of our model lies in the depth of expertise behind it — and in the quality of opinion each judge delivers.
This Is ADR – Just Not Reserved For The Wealthy Few
At whatwouldajudgesay.com, we offer early neutral evaluation — a respected method within the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) toolkit that brings clarity and focus to family financial disputes.
If you’ve ever heard of a Private FDR (Financial Dispute Resolution), you’ll already be familiar with the format: a judge reviews your case and offers a reasoned opinion on how the court is likely to divide assets.
The Times recently reported that wealthy couples are now quietly paying up to £10,000 for these private sessions with retired judges — not including solicitor and barrister fees. The appeal is clear: privacy, speed, and insight from a judge who has the authority to shape outcomes.
But, as The Times rightly points out, this is rapidly becoming a two-tier system — one that most people simply can’t afford.
“Most people with normal assets and income cannot afford the luxury of private financial dispute resolutions,” said one leading London divorce solicitor (The Times, June 2025).
Private FDRs have been available to the public for over a decade, with success rates consistently above 90%. Early neutral evaluation has been part of the ADR legal toolkit just as long. Only now, however, is wider public awareness catching up — and more people are beginning to actively seek out these smarter, faster alternatives.
Our model offers the same legal benefit — judicial insight, structure, and clarity — at a fraction of the cost, and with a fixed six-week turnaround. We’ve made the best parts of Private FDRs available to a wider audience, without the bloated process or hefty price tag.
Professor Richard Susskind KC, is clear that outcomes rather than process matter. This isn’t innovation for the sake of it. This is evolution — and it’s long overdue.
The Solicitor Firm Managing Your Case: Paradigm Family Law LLP
Our clients benefit from the expertise of Paradigm Family Law LLP, a family law firm ranked in the UK’s top 10%.
Frank Arndt (Founder, Paradigm Family Law LLP)
- Award-winning solicitor and trained mediator
- Member of the American Bar Association and qualified judge in Germany
- Specialist in international high-net-worth divorce cases, financial disputes, and cross-jurisdictional family law matters
- Regularly featured in media including BBC One, ITV, CNBC, ABC News, Financial Times, and Forbes
Evelyn Peacock (Legal Director, Paradigm Family Law LLP)
- Over 20 years’ experience in family and matrimonial law
- Specialises in financial remedy, divorce, and complex children matters
- Highly regarded for her meticulous case preparation and client-focused approach
- Recognised for her ability to manage high-stakes divorce cases with care and precision
Why Our Approach Matters
We combine leading judges’ expertise with Paradigm Family Law’s thorough preparation to provide fair, reliable, and legally sound assessments.
We are much faster than the traditional legal approach. You’ll receive your judge-led opinion within six weeks of completing your financial disclosure.
From the start, this process allows separating couples to make informed decisions based on real judicial reasoning, reducing uncertainty and conflict in what can be a stressful time.
Need Help?
We simplify separation and divorce with our fixed-fee service, making it faster and more affordable. Moreover, we deliver the peace of mind that comes with a fair and legally sound judge’s opinion.
Start with our free assessment. It helps you organise your information securely and share your situation with us. Feel free to give us a call on +44 (0)20 3951 0212 or email hello@whatwouldajudgesay.com.
Keep on reading: Discover more on why early evaluation makes a significant difference; The Powerful Case for Early Evaluation in Divorce.