If you’re currently in prison, or you are a family member trying to help a loved one who is, you may be wondering whether family mediation is still an option. The short answer is yes. This article explains how mediation can work when one person is in custody, what to expect from the process, and […]
Parenting after separation can be challenging at the best of times. When a child is struggling with behavioural difficulties, those challenges can feel amplified. Differences in parenting style, communication breakdown, and unresolved conflict can unintentionally make matters harder for everyone – especially the child. At Vollans Mediation, we often support separated parents who are trying
A Child Contact Centre is a neutral, safe place where children can spend time with a parent or family member they do not live with. These centres are especially helpful when: There has been a breakdown in communication between parents There are safeguarding concerns A child has not seen a parent for some time A
When a relationship ends and there are significant financial assets involved, a business, multiple properties, a substantial pension, investments, many people assume they have no choice but to instruct solicitors and, if necessary, go to court. That assumption is understandable, but it is often wrong. In short, family mediation can be suitable for complex financial
If you are going through a separation and have started researching your options, you may already have spoken to a solicitor, or at least considered it. Solicitors have an important role to play in many separations, particularly when legal advice or formal agreements are needed. However, a growing number of couples are choosing to start
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If you have already spoken to a solicitor about your separation, you may not have heard much about mediation, or it may have been mentioned only briefly. Solicitors vary enormously in how actively they encourage clients to consider it. But mediation is increasingly recognised as the better first step for many separating couples. In short,
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When a relationship breaks down and there is a lot to resolve, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. You may be dealing with the family home, pensions, a business, investments, financial support or complicated arrangements for children. Many people assume mediation is only suitable for straightforward situations, but that is not always
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We know this can feel like a big step. This guide is here to help you feel informed before your appointment. How long will the MIAM last? A MIAM typically lasts around one hour. This gives your mediator enough time to hear about your situation in full, explain how mediation works, and answer any questions
If you qualify for Legal Aid for family mediation, it can cover your MIAM, your mediation sessions and certain related work, such as paperwork and financial disclosure. If only one person qualifies, the other person’s MIAM and first joint mediation session may also be covered. What Legal Aid Covers for You If you qualify for
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As the festive season draws to a close and children across the country return to school, January sometimes feels like a natural time for reflection and reorganisation. For separated parents, this seasonal shift can present an important opportunity to review existing child arrangements, address any challenges that may have arisen the previous year, and ensure
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