Ah, Christmas—it’s the time of year filled with twinkling lights, too many mince pies, and more than a little holiday magic. But if you’re co-parenting, especially after a recent separation, the festive season can also come with its fair share of logistical headaches. Who gets the kids on Christmas Eve? How do you keep things […]
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When relationships break down, emotions can run high and communication often becomes difficult, especially when sensitive issues like making arrangements for children and finances are involved. This is where mediation can play a crucial role, helping separating couples navigate disputes and reach mutual agreements. But what happens if your relationship has involved domestic abuse? Is
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What is a Deed of Separation? A Deed of Separation is a formal agreement between a couple that outlines how they will manage their financial responsibilities, property and, if applicable, child arrangements while living separately. It typically covers: Division of assets and finances: How savings, investments, property, debts etc will be split. Living arrangements: Who
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Understanding parental conflict Parental conflict arises when separated parents have differing ideas, opinions, values, or priorities. While it’s normal for separated parents to disagree, ongoing and unresolved conflict can significantly harm children’s well-being. Harmful conflict can manifest in various forms. It might start with shouting, criticising, blaming, or ignoring each other and can escalate to
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The Form A is the court form you will use to make an application to the court for financial provision/a financial order. When will you provide me with the Form A? There are a number of reasons why we may provide you with a Form A during the mediation process and here are some
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Although separation and divorce are very common, they’re also life-altering events that can have a profound emotional impact on individuals and families. The emotional journey through these experiences is often complex and challenging, leaving those involved to navigate a wide range of feelings.  From the initial shock and disbelief to eventual acceptance and healing, each
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The divorce process can be a daunting and emotionally challenging journey. In mediation we can provide you with all the information you need so you know where to start. 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
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The overwhelming number of applications by made within the Family Court System is causing huge delays. To ease the backlog, significant changes will now shift you towards mediation and other forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR). What is NCDR? NCDR stands for Non-Court Dispute Resolution. It refers to the variety of ways people can resolve
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Unlike married couples, unmarried or cohabiting partners don’t have the same automatic legal rights and protections, especially when it comes to separating finances. 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
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Back in 2021, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched a Mediation Voucher Scheme. It provides a contribution of up to £500 towards the mediation costs per family for eligible cases. The purpose of the voucher is to support people in resolving their family law disputes outside of court and reducing costs for thousands of families.
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Vollans Mediation provides high-quality, reasonably priced mediation and other conflict resolution services from our offices in Leeds and Bradford.