When parents separate, the focus understandably turns to their children – how they’re coping, what arrangements will work, and how to protect them from unnecessary distress. But research – and increasingly, national guidance – points to one clear truth: it’s not separation
Sponsored post by Jones Myers. As an experienced Family Law Mediator and Collaborative Family Lawyer with extensive expertise in litigation, I understand the challenges facing separating couples in finding the right way to divorce for their individual circumstances. The trepidation of a prolonged,
Government-incentivised shifts to non-court dispute resolution have ushered in a new era for families, presenting mediation as a viable option for resolving complex family issues such as divorce. Here, Lucy Adams, a trained family mediator and senior associate at UK top 50
This Family Mediation Week (27th Jan – 31 Jan), partner and specialist family lawyer Gayle Rowley is discussing why mediation has become such a popular choice and the benefits it can bring to separating couples. Although mediation has been around for years,
Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) have been compulsory in Family Court proceedings since 2014. MIAMs – What are they? ‘Mediation’ is a method of resolving disputes through an independent third party, known as a mediator. Their purpose is to assist parties
In this Mediation Week, Stacey Nevin explains all you need to know about the family mediation process Mediation is a confidential and voluntary process which involves a series of meetings between a couple and a mediator in which, together, they try to
Discover the pivotal role of Child Inclusive Mediation in the divorce process as Nicki Mitchell, Partner at Jones Myers Family Law Solicitors, shares her expert insights. In this enlightening interview, she explains why involving children in the mediation process is crucial and
Divorcing couples should not be subject to mandatory mediation, as putting barriers in place to attending court is likely to deny access to justice, the Law Society of England and Wales said today in response to a government consultation. The consultation launched
For separating couples, mediation can be a highly effective way of avoiding a lengthy, costly, and drawn-out Court divorce in which children are often caught up in the crossfire. To help more couples in this situation, the Government has launched and extended
Thousands of children could avoid seeing their parents embroiled in bitter, lengthy, and costly courtroom conflicts following a proposal to make mediation compulsory for separating couples. We wholeheartedly welcome the Government’s plan for separating couples to undertake mediation with a qualified mediator
No-Fault Divorce – which dispenses with the ‘blame game’ – makes it easier for couples to manage their separation and work together to avoid lengthy, costly, and stressful court disputes. The ground-breaking changes in the law, which came into effect on April
Many clients who have attended a meeting with a solicitor or done their reading online will have heard about mediation as an option for resolving disputes around divorce or separation. The government’s strategy for family justice is to require people to attend
