Information about the latest Family Mediation issues and in depth analysis of key mediation matters.
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Family law cases to be diverted to mediation, with few exceptions.
The Ministry of Justice has just (Early 2023) launched a consultation seeking views on how Government can support families in private family law cases, in agreeing their child and financial arrangements without going through the family courts.
Parents could face costs orders for clogging up the Family Courts*.
If you don't try mediation before going to court to discuss child arrangements the judge could order you to pay the court costs and this can get expensive. Here we explain more about avoiding this.
I can’t be in a room with my ex partner.
When lines of communication have broken down and you are each on the end of abusive, angry, accusing texts and messages, the thought of facing each other in the same room can feel overwhelming and often frightening…
Child Inclusive Mediation
Children are very often caught up in the process and the negotiations around the break up of a family unit.
Find out how you can minimize the impact whilst still keeping your children involved in the process.