Pensions in Divorce Mediation
More people going through separation or divorce are sorting out their finances through mediation. Find out more about pensions in mediation mediation.
“Lawyer Assisted Negotiation” – A Misnomer
Solicitors practising private family law can often be heard to say that 90% of their cases settle using "lawyer...
Reaching an Agreement on Financial Matters with Divorce Mediation
How does divorce mediation offer a supportive, easy to follow and flexible approach to reaching agreement?
Financial Settlements in Divorce – Mistakes to Avoid and Steps to Follow
Financial settlements in divorce are too often plagued by two easily avoidable mistakes. One is making a financial settlement proposal before there has been full disclosure of assets, debts, income and expenses. The other is focussing on the mistaken belief that someone who does not accept a settlement proposal is somehow unreasonable.
Mum’s House, Dad’s House or Both?
The priority for most is to do what’s in the best interests of their children. Find out more about the effects on children of living in two parental homes.
The Many Benefits Of Using Family Mediation
Mediation is quicker than any legal route. Government figures show that mediation outcomes take an average of 110...
What is mediation?
Mediation is a way of helping people to solve problems when they can’t, for whatever reason, work things out between...
Is family mediation compulsory?
No. Family mediation is not compulsory. What is compulsory is to have a meeting, before going to court, to decide...
Is mediation legally binding?
The short answer is that agreements reached in mediation are not legally binding. Mediation offers the perfect setting...
Is family mediation free?
Family mediation may be free for some people. Public funding is available for family mediation through the Legal Aid...
Wall Street Journal Wrong to Present Mediation as Something Which can be Manipulated
Mediation is not about winning, it offers an unique win-win outcome. I disagree – mediation offers a unique win-win outcome. All are winners.
Are you honest with your clients? (thought of the day)
Patients sometimes expect a doctor to refer them to a specialist when all they need is over-the-counter remedies. Divorce doesn’t have to be a legal problem!