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Do I Need to Mediate When There’s Been Domestic Abuse?

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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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Reducing Parental Conflict: Improve Health for Children

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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 Emotional Impact of Separation and Divorce

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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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Non-Court Dispute Resolution and FM5 Court Form: What You Need to Know

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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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Married Vs. Unmarried – What’s The Difference When Separating?

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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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Could the Family Mediation Voucher Make Mediation More Affordable for You?

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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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