Sorting out money issues can seem hugely complicated and many people feel utterly overwhelmed because they just don’t know where to start and how to tackle this huge issue.
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When a couple’s relationship breaks down, their communication often breaks down as well. If there are children, it can be very hard to co-operate as parents in the midst of separating as partners.
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This short video tells the story of Chloe, a teenager struggling to adjust after her parents’ separation.
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DirectorThe economic and emotional pressures of modern family life lead to frustrations and conflict in families. All too often children are the audience to our falling – outs with partners.
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If you want to take your case to Court, in most cases (unless you have made an allegation of domestic abuse and have specific evidence in support of the allegation) you will be expected to attend a Meditation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM).
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The Family Mediation Council has published the results of its 2019 Family Mediation Survey of family mediators. Conducted in Autumn 2019, the results show that family mediation is a highly successful way of helping separating couples resolve disputes, with mediation successful in over 70% of cases.
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The Christmas and New Year holiday period is a time when emotions can run high. Couples and families often find themselves spending more time together than they are generally used to
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Many couple believe that if they live together as ‘common law man and wife’ they will have the same rights and be treated them same as married couples when they separate. This is not the case!
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The most senior Family Court Judge in England and Wales recently spoke of his concern that he has had to make decisions on too many disputes that should be resolved by the parents themselves.
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Starting to plan your summer holidays? For parents who are separated arranging the children’s holidays can be difficult.
It’s not just a question of finding somewhere nice which you can afford, but of agreeing on the arrangements with the children’s mother or father. There are dates to agree, childcare arrangements to be made or unmade, and questions about where and with whom the children are going.
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Anyone becoming involved in a legal dispute will know how complex, time-consuming and expensive it can become. For those involved in business, disputes need to be resolved and resolved quickly before unnecessary time is wasted, positions become entrenched and heavy costs incurred. Nevertheless, it is often easier said than done, principles and personalities are involved, and there’s always the hope that the problem will just go away.
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Most people asking the Family Courts for an Order relating to their children or their property are required to lodge a certificate stating that they have attended a meeting with a qualified mediator and discussed the possibility of resolving their dispute by mediation.
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If parents were prepared to spend on family mediation even a quarter of the amount they spend on legal proceedings they would transform their children’s lives. My clients frequently complain about spending a few hundred pounds on mediation and yet go on to spend thousands, sometimes tens of thousands on litigation.
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I sometimes think of family mediation as a mattress supporting parents through the difficult challenges of bringing up children when they no longer live together. The great thing about a mattress is it supports you when you’re down but it can also help you bounce back up again.
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Mediation is not always easy. We are used to working with clients who feel upset, angry and tense. We provide a safe and calm environment, and can offer you separate space when needed. We will manage your discussion to enable each of you to put your point of view, and discuss your situation in a positive and constructive manner.
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