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Help! We’ve Decided to Separate. What Should We Do First?

Making the decision to separate is never easy. Whether the choice was mutual or one-sided, the early days can feel overwhelming. Emotions often run high, and practical questions quickly follow. A helpful starting point is to pause before making major decisions, focus on any children’s immediate needs, gather basic financial information and consider family mediation […]

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Co-Parenting A Child With Challenging Behaviour

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

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January: A Good Time to Review Child Arrangements for the Year Ahead

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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Vollans Mediation and Child Friendly Leeds: Supporting Families and Children

At Vollans Mediation, we put children at the heart of family decision-making. We are proud to support Child Friendly Leeds, an initiative that brings people, organisations and communities together with the shared aim of making Leeds the best city for children and young people to grow up in. Children and young people helped create the

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Why You Won’t Hear Us Say ‘Custody’ or ‘Access’ in Family Mediation

At Vollans Mediation, our goal is to guide families through separation and divorce in a way that prioritises collaboration and the well-being of everyone involved—especially children. Choosing the right words may seem like a small detail, but in the emotionally charged context of family separation, it makes a significant difference. This is why you won’t

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Co-Parenting When Your Ex Relocates: A Guide for Leeds Families

Co-parenting can be challenging, but it becomes even more complex when your ex-partner decides to relocate, especially if it impacts your children. Whether the move is for a new job, family reasons, or personal choices, it requires careful consideration and decisive action. If you’re asking, “What do I do now?” you’re not alone. This guide

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I’m Not Seeing My Grandchildren – Will Family Mediation Help?

Are you a grandparent struggling to see your grandchildren after a divorce, separation, or family dispute? You’re not alone. Family mediation can help you find a way forward. It’s often an unexpected and emotional situation that grandparents find themselves in – being cut off from their grandchildren. If this resonates with you, know that you’re

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How Does a Parenting Plan Work in Family Mediation?

Going through a separation or divorce can be a stressful and emotional time, especially when children are involved. One of the biggest challenges parents face is figuring out how to co-parent effectively while keeping their children’s needs at the forefront. That’s where a parenting plan comes in. A well-crafted parenting plan can help parents establish

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