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Feelings and Needs in Family Mediation: The Heart of Conflict Resolution

latest news, Uncategorized / By Harriet Collins

Family conflicts can be emotionally charged, with feelings and needs often at the centre of the dispute. At Vollans Mediation, we understand that resolving family conflicts isn’t just about practical agreements—it’s about acknowledging emotions, understanding needs, and building solutions that everyone can embrace. In this blog, we explore how working with feelings and needs in […]

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How Does a Parenting Plan Work in Family Mediation?

Family Court, latest news, Parenting, Uncategorized / By Harriet Collins

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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How Do I Choose a Family Mediator?

latest news, Uncategorized / By Harriet Collins

Family disputes can be tough, emotionally draining, and often confusing. Whether you’re dealing with separation, divorce, child arrangements, or financial matters, the thought of going through the court system can be overwhelming. That’s where family mediation comes in—a process designed to help you reach agreements in a less adversarial, more cost-effective way. But how do you choose

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Is Family Mediation Confidential? A Guide to Privacy in Mediation

Family Court, latest news, Uncategorized / By Harriet Collins

Family mediation is an effective way for separating or divorcing couples to resolve disputes amicably. But when discussing sensitive matters such as finances or child arrangements, one of the biggest concerns is confidentiality. You may wonder, is family mediation confidential? The short answer is yes—but let’s delve into what that means and how it works

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Vollans Mediation: Proud Ambassadors of Child Friendly Leeds

Family Court, latest news, Parenting, Uncategorized / By Harriet Collins

What is Child Friendly Leeds? Here at Vollans Mediation we are proud to be ambassadors of Child-Friendly Leeds, a city-wide movement that nurtures the well-being, happiness and development of its children. Leeds is setting the standard as a city that prioritises its youngest residents. Launched by Leeds City Council in 2012, this project aims to

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Can I Refuse Family Mediation? What You Need to Know

Family Court, latest news, Uncategorized / By Harriet Collins

Family mediation is increasingly recognised as an effective way to resolve disputes without resorting to court. Whether it’s a disagreement over child arrangements, financial settlements, or property division, mediation offers a structured environment where you can work towards a mutually beneficial resolution. However, you may be wondering: Can I refuse family mediation? What Is Family

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Making Christmas Arrangements When Co-Parenting

latest news, Parenting, Uncategorized / By Harriet Collins

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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Creating A Deed Of Separation

Family Court, latest news / By Harriet Collins

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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Reducing Parental Conflict: Improve Health for Children

Family Court, latest news, Parenting / By Harriet Collins

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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