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An introduction to Mediation from Kate Ward
4 October 2023
An introduction to Mediation from Kate Ward

Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process helping couples who have decided to separate or divorce, make arrangements for their future. A Mediator is neutral and will not give le ...

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NO FAULT DIVORCE
6 April 2022
NO FAULT DIVORCE

Did you know that on 6th April 2022 the law relating to divorce was updated? Fault will no longer be a basis for divorce and this marks the biggest change to the divorce law since the M ...

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SUMMER HOLIDAY BREAK-UPS AND FAMILY MEDIATION
6 August 2021
SUMMER HOLIDAY BREAK-UPS AND FAMILY MEDIATION

For many families the summer holidays are the best time of year. This is especially so for children, when they can enjoy six weeks without having to go to school and having no homework. ...

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FAMILY MEDIATION VOUCHER SCHEME
29 March 2021
FAMILY MEDIATION VOUCHER SCHEME

The government has announced that they are to invest £1m in promoting mediation by granting £500 vouchers to contracting mediations services to assist clients in the cost of family medi ...

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IS CHOOSING NOT TO NEGOTIATE IN YOUR DIVORCE WORTH THE RISK?
25 February 2021
IS CHOOSING NOT TO NEGOTIATE IN YOUR DIVORCE WORTH THE RISK?

In May 2019, the rules in family cases were changed to encourage individuals in financial remedy proceedings as part of a divorce to actively negotiate. The risk of not doing so is now ...

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FAMILY MEDIATION WEEK – TOM’S STORY
21 January 2021
FAMILY MEDIATION WEEK – TOM’S STORY

It is Day Four of Family Mediation Week, which is being supported by Haymarket Family Mediation. The campaign is being led by the Family Mediation Council to raise awareness of mediatio ...

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MOCK FAMILY MEDIATION VIDEO
20 January 2021
MOCK FAMILY MEDIATION VIDEO

The Family Mediation Council have put together a video to give an idea of what happens in a family mediation session. The mock family mediation video, produced for Family Mediation Week ...

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FAMILY MEDIATION WEEK – SEPARATION AND DIVORCE
20 January 2021
FAMILY MEDIATION WEEK – SEPARATION AND DIVORCE

Facing separation and divorce can be a very bewildering and stressful time. In this article, Phillipa Johnson from the Family Mediators Association (FMA) offers some sound advice and go ...

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RELATIONSHIP BREAKING DOWN? DON’T DISCOUNT MEDIATION
18 January 2021
RELATIONSHIP BREAKING DOWN? DON’T DISCOUNT MEDIATION

Today marks the start of Family Mediation Week which runs until January 22, with the aim of raising awareness of the benefits of mediation for separating couples. Sheila Parkes, who hea ...

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FAMILY MEDIATION WEEK – HELPING SEPARATED FAMILIES KNOW WHICH WAY TO TURN
17 January 2021
FAMILY MEDIATION WEEK – HELPING SEPARATED FAMILIES KNOW WHICH WAY TO TURN

More than any other time of the year, January is a month when families decide to separate. For most, this will be their first experience of separation, and they will start searching for ...

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