The divorce process can be a daunting and emotionally challenging journey. Understanding the legal process involved can help alleviate some of the stress and ensure that you are well-prepared for each step of the process. The first step is to familiarise yourself with the legal requirements for obtaining a divorce – a good place to start is https://www.gov.uk/divorce. […]
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The Family Court System is overwhelmed and unable to keep up with the number of applications being made. To ease the backlog, significant changes were introduced on 29th April 2024 to shift towards mediation and other forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR). What is NCDR Exactly? NCDR stands for Non-Court Dispute Resolution and refers to
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It’s important to note that, unlike married couples, cohabiting partners do not have the same automatic legal rights and protections. This can have significant implications in the event of separation, so it’s important to be aware of your legal standing. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), marriage rates in England and Wales have
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Back in 2021, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched a Mediation Voucher Scheme providing a contribution of up to £500 towards the mediation costs per family for eligible cases, supporting people in resolving their family law disputes outside of court and reducing costs for thousands of families. How does the voucher scheme work in practice?
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Introducing a new partner to your children can be a significant step in your personal life, but it does require careful planning and thinking ahead. Prioritising what your children need and maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship are key. Here are 5 things to consider. Plan ahead: Ideally, when you’re in the process of establishing childcare
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When parents are no longer together, school holidays can be challenging and need careful thought. Some collaboration is needed to make a schedule that fulfils a child’s needs and allows for valuable time with each parent. Establishing a clear timetable that sets out how holidays will be shared between you is key. Any schedule should
On the 19th June 2023, Anna was pleased to represent the Family Mediators Association at the Justice Select Committee. She was invited as current chair of the FMA to give evidence on the Government’s consultation on supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements. Anna appeared alongside Caroline Bowden (Family Mediation Council); Nicole Jacobs (Domestic
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If you’ve been married or in a civil partnership, you’ll be asked to gather together all of your financial information. Decisions regarding financial arrangements can only be made once there has been full and frank financial disclosure of all information. This includes information about any pensions you have, including any that have been accrued both
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