Introduction At a time when the legal aid cuts are beginning to bite and the Government is trying to free up Court time by requiring Applicants to consider alternative dispute resolution as an alternative to proceedings (e.g. Mediation Information Assessment Meetings or
The media has recently been highlighting that Family Mediation is quicker and cheaper than going to court which I agree with but what are the other practical benefits? Maintaining communication and continuing to co-operate as parents with Family Mediation If children are
1. How mediation has helped couples; 2. When the mediation process has encountered difficulties; 3. Were those difficulties in mediation terminal or were they overcome in some way?; 4. The client’s relationship with the mediator. How family mediation has helped couples “Co
As we all know court proceedings can be very costly and in some cases there is no way of avoiding this. However, before going to court it may just be worth your while seeing whether you can resolve the dispute without going
In this digital age there is often a temptation to take to social media to record a landmark life event. Coupled with this, for many, there is also the desire to use social media to put the wrongs of the world to
In the context of marriage, a business’s worth and its revenue are regarded as a potential asset. However, this does not imply that the court will mandate the sale of the business. The court acknowledges that the business generates income and losing
There are concerns that the ongoing defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in the USA is creating an atmosphere that might discourage domestic abuse victims in the UK from coming forward to seek help. Depp is suing his former wife
For those contemplating a separation or divorce, the idea of navigating the inevitable complexities that follow can be a daunting one. In addition to understanding the core legal principles, Family law is an area that constantly evolves. Judges react to changes in
Sponsored post by Fair Result. The Role of Emotions in Divorce Divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences you can ever face. When emotions run high, they can cloud judgment and lead to decisions that are not in your best
2.3 million people over the age of 16 are estimated to have experienced domestic abuse (year ending March 2024). That’s just one shocking statistic from the Crime Survey for England and Wales. If you or someone you know is the victim of
Sponsored article by Jones Myers. Organising school holidays and special occasions like birthdays and Christmas can test even the most robust relationships as parents juggle work commitments with a myriad of children’s activities. Busy schedules also have to be rejigged at short
(Sponsored post by Fair Result.) Many people focus on the divorce process itself, but in reality, the financial settlement is often the most complex and costly part. It’s important to remember that financial discussions are separate from the divorce application, and many
