Information about the latest Family Mediation issues and in depth analysis of key mediation matters.
Blog, News & Views
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.
Separated Families: How to Co-parent Your Kids
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 connected through your children.
How To Divorce Without Going To Court
Clients often tell us they want to go to Court, they don’t want to mediate, and that is their choice. However, the issues in these cases are generally not complex, but they can often feel intractable. Nevertheless, many of these cases could and increasingly should be resolved away from Court if at all possible.
Helping Your Children Through Your Separation & Divorce
Often the relationships that the children enjoyed with you both and your extended family changes. It can become difficult – especially in the early weeks and months of separation – for you as parents to be able to put in place flexible and workable arrangements for your children.