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Published in Gallery Magazine's Family Law supplement 2025

For many families, navigating the complexities of separation, divorce, financial settlements and arrangements for children can be one of life’s most difficult challenges. At Viberts, a fresh chapter is unfolding, thanks to the vision and leadership of Clare Woodhouse, Managing Associate and her dedicated family law team. With compassion at their core and innovation in their approach, they are supporting families through change.

Putting families first
Clare, a respected lawyer with 22 years of experience in family law, has emphasised the importance of legal processes staying focused on the people that they affect. “The law can feel daunting,” she explains “… but every case is ultimately about people – their lives, their futures, and finding the right support through change. Our role is to guide them with clarity, empathy, and hope.”

With extensive experience in family law, the team understand the emotional challenges that clients face. They are here to provide compassionate support every step of the way, whilst standing firm and protecting their clients’ interests.

Rethinking family justice
Recently Jersey’s family law landscape has created opportunities for a more constructive approach – one that avoids unnecessary conflict and prioritises long term wellbeing. The team at Viberts have embraced this approach, ensuring that families can access fair, practical solutions without feeling overwhelmed.

“At the outset, clients are often scared for what the future may hold. However, at the end of our involvement, they can see the start of a happier road ahead” Clare explained.

The team’s proactive approach emphasises early intervention and open communication. Helping clients find common ground reduces the emotional and financial toll of disputes, and where children are involved, allows them to thrive in more stable environments. “Children deserve to feel safe and valued, even when their family circumstances change” Clare notes. “that principal guides everything we do”.

Assisting separating parties to navigate financial matters in a collaborative and sensible way ensures that parties can transition into the next phase of their lives without being worn down by the process. The team ensures that settlements are approached with fairness, transparency and practicality whether through the use of Financial Dispute Resolutions or via the Court process.

A new beginning for Jersey families
The team’s goal is simple: to give families the tools and support they need to begin again, with dignity and optimism. For many across the island, that new start is already becoming a reality. With Viberts family team leading the way, Jersey families are discovering that even in life’s most difficult moments, there is space for hope, resilience, and new beginnings.