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How to Agree Arrangements For Our Children in Our Divorce
Most separating couples want to come to an arrangement that they will both stick with. During mediation couples can discuss all sorts of options, and take legal advice on them.
“No-fault” divorce a new era in separating families.
In spring of 2022 family mediators and lawyers were pleased to hear the announcement of the “no-fault” divorce. This enables separation to move away from the previous “blame culture” making the process less confrontational for many families.
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.
Telling Your Children You're Divorcing
It’s natural to worry about telling your children you’re divorcing or separating. You may have lots of questions running through your head and with everything that’s going on for you it can be difficult to think through this important step.