Family law cases to be diverted to mediation, with few exceptions. “New government family law proposals could accelerate a cultural shift for separating couples away from family courts” says The Family Mediation Council (the “FMC”). The Ministry of Justice has just...
Co-parenting can be very difficult especially at the start of a separation. My mentor used to say to separating parents that whilst they would no long be partners they would always be their children’s parents. So that whilst you will live apart you will always be...
“Parents could face costs orders for clogging up Family Court*” What could this mean for you? It could mean that if you don’t try mediation before going to court to discuss child arrangements the judge could order you to pay the court costs. What...
The family court system has had to adapt since the Covid19 lockdown. As an alternative, video links, audio (telephone/mobile), and Skype/Zoom use have become the ‘norm’, but have they been conducted satisfactorily? Whilst there is a strong emphasis that the courts...
A Court Battle Imagine a single orange is your only asset after separating from your spouse. You ask the court to share it between you as you can’t agree. You relinquish any control over the decision, wait about a year, & spend £15,000 or more in legal fees. It’s...