McKenzie Friend, Graham Fletcher tells TDM how divorcing couples can get help when faced with court proceedings. Having been through the courts system himself, Graham has come to know, understand and master what is required in order for your to succeed in your court case.
A dispute between a couple who divorced five years ago but where there have been ongoing difficulties between them Frankie and Johnny were married for five years during which time they had two children, John and Jane who are now aged 10
What to Expect from Family Mediation When faced with the breakdown of a relationship, it can be difficult to think about the best options for you and your family in the future. Family mediation can help you to discuss your options for
This spring is set to see the launch of the UK’s first online dispute resolution (ODR) service. The service is being launched by Relate, one of the UK’s largest support providers for those experiencing relationship issues. The system will be aimed at
The following considerations are likely to be important in considering the vast majority of international relocation cases: the motivation of the applicant parent, in particular whether her motivation is to disrupt the child’s relationship with the respondent parent; the motivation of the
There are several ways of finding the right solicitor or mediator for your divorce. If you know someone in any area of the legal field, ask them whom they would personally select. Another way is to query people that you value in
Yours or mine? With the news that Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has filed for divorce comes the speculation about how the split could dent her multi-million pound fortune. As there is allegedly no pre-nuptial agreement in place, the path to separation may be a
In this short interview, which was a carry on from the earlier one on Legal Aid UK, I asked Glynne Davies if stay-at-home mums with no income and whose husbands are high earners, were eligible for legal aid for family mediation? This was part of
Family mediators are calling for more practical information and support for divorcing and separating couples after a recent survey by the Family Mediators Association revealed that couples are struggling to access the information they need to help them make informed decisions about
About family mediation Family mediation is a process that enables separating couples to negotiate face-to-face about the arrangements for their future with the help of a qualified, skilled and experienced third party. Family mediation is confidential, voluntary and impartial. All of the
When anyone gets married, they truly hope it will last forever; however unfortunately this isn’t always the case. With 42% of marriages in the UK now ending in divorce, people are extremely keen to take a sensible approach by planning what should
It seems clear that Family Arbitration has something to offer in the divorce arena, but will it be adopted by the legal profession as another tool in the divorce tool-box – or be quietly left in a cupboard to be brought into
