24 FEBRUARY 2022 Changes to procedure in the Financial Remedies Court - what do they mean for you? A new procedure in the Financial Remedies Court will require separating couples to cooperate more but will hopefully encourage early settlement of financial disputes . . . Read more Share this article Avoiding court Businesses on divorce Family and children law Finances
POSTED BY SUE BROOKES | 21 FEBRUARY 2022 Mediation and domestic abuse Mediation is a process by which practical issues can be resolved following relationship breakdown. Although mediation is generally preferable to the court process, it is not appropriate for every relationship. This blog looks at whether mediation is possible when domestic abuse has occurred . . . Share this article
POSTED BY SUZANNE KINGSTON | 15 FEBRUARY 2022 Remote mediation is far from distant Mediator Suzanne Kingston reflects on the impact of the pandemic on the work of mediators and the rapid move to online mediations . . . Share this article
POSTED BY HOLLY MORRISON-CARTER | 7 FEBRUARY 2022 Have you heard of the ‘Parents Promise’? A novel but hugely practical idea, the Positive Parenting Alliance is calling on parents to commit to a child-centred approach to family separation in a Promise as a form of good planning in exactly the same way as we all ought to have a Will . . . Share this article
POSTED BY HOLLY MORRISON-CARTER | 2 FEBRUARY 2022 Could you get a contribution towards the cost of mediation under the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme? The government are supporting couples mediating their dispute by offering a £500 contribution towards the cost. Find out more here . . . Share this article
POSTED BY SUZANNE KINGSTON | 28 JANUARY 2022 Lessons from my life as a mediator Suzanne Kingston, a mediator for 25 years, provides her tips for getting the most out of the mediation process . . . Share this article
POSTED BY ALISON BULL | 21 JANUARY 2022 What is med-arb? And could it be for me? Med-arb combines two forms of dispute resolution – mediation and arbitration. Alison Bull explains how using them together means you can maximise the benefits of both processes to reach an agreement quickly and cost-effectively . . . Share this article
POSTED BY TIM WHITNEY | 21 JANUARY 2022 How can mediation help couples discuss prenuptial agreements? Tim Whitney (Mills & Reeve) and Connie Atkinson (Kingsley Napley) are both mediators and members of a Family Law Agreements Group in which they share ideas and expertise in respect of pre and postnuptial and other family agreements. Together they explore the use of mediation for couples entering into a prenuptial agreement . . . Share this article
POSTED BY ALISON BULL | 20 JANUARY 2022 What is child inclusive mediation? Child Inclusive Mediation is an opportunity for children to have their voice heard in the mediation process . . . Share this article
POSTED BY ALISON BULL | 19 JANUARY 2022 Resolving complex and high conflict cases out of court: an introduction to “lawyer-assisted” or “hybrid” mediation (Part 2) Mediator Alison Bull explains how "lawyer-assisted" or "hybrid" mediation can be a great alternative to traditional family mediation for resolving complex or high-conflict family disputes . . . Share this article
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