Welcome to Family Reframed
Families don’t have to be broken to be rebuilt.
If you want the picture-perfect family, you can have it.
Sometimes it just needs to be reframed.
I’m Shabana Saleem, the voice behind Family Reframed. This is a personal blog — not a legal service. My aim is to share resources, legal insights, personal reflections for families in the Middle East on family matters to promote calm, informed, and constructive dialogue, where litigation is a last resort.
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About me - Mediator, Barrister & Author in Cross-Border Family Law
reframing mediation - My aims and approach in family matters
reframing mediation - My aims and approach in family matters
How Family Mediation Builds Understanding, Healing and a Healthier Way Forward
Family Life Reframed
“family law is not just a matter of statutes and procedures. It’s also a matter of heritage, of culture, and of human dignity.”
Cited in the UK Supreme Court decision Akhtar v Khan [2020] UKSC 41, concerning the legal validity of an Islamic marriage in England and Wales,
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Mediation Process
Topics Commonly Mediated
Mediation Topics
Typical support Costs & consultation fees
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FAQs & Help
Consultation to agreement explained
Mediation Process
Topics Commonly Mediated
Mediation Topics
Typical support Costs & consultation fees
Mediation Costs
Confused? Explore my FAQs to help you
FAQs & Help
How does mediation generally work?
Family mediation focuses on resolution – not winners or losers. We aim to find a way forward that supports healthier, more positive futures for all involved.
If your concerned and seeking initial answers and how mediation works, explore our frequently asked questions.
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World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights
03.02.2026 | Dubai, UAE | Bringing together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research. More info | Universal Research Cluster
Upcoming | 01
Event
World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights
03.02.2026 | Dubai, UAE | Bringing together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research. More info | Universal Research Cluster
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