Anna Vollans, founder of Vollans Mediation, recently attended a Family Mediation Week event, where an important announcement was made by Lord Ponsonby, Under Secretary of State for Justice. In front of an audience of leading family mediators and legal professionals, Lord Ponsonby confirmed that the government’s Mediation Voucher Scheme will be extended for another year. […]
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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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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On the 19th June 2023, Anna was pleased to represent the Family Mediators Association at the Justice Select Committee. She was invited as current chair of the FMA to give evidence on the Government’s consultation on supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements. Anna appeared alongside Caroline Bowden (Family Mediation Council); Nicole Jacobs (Domestic
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This week marks the end of the month of Ramadan and mediator, Summera, explains what it’s all about and the implications fasting might have for clients and colleagues… Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar and is important for Muslims around the world, with most observing a period of fasting of up to
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It’s certainly been a long time coming, but it’s now 1 week until 6th April 2022 when NO FAULT DIVORCE will be introduced in England & Wales. Whilst we’re still waiting for the final details, we do know that there will be some BIG changes. The sole ground for divorce, ‘Irretrievable Breakdown’, will continue to
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At the start of this year’s Family Mediation Week, Vollans Mediation has taken the World Mediators Alliance for Climate Change’s Green Pledge. As we’ve been thinking about how we ensure the mediation service we offer is sustainable in a post-Covid world, consideration of environmental sustainability certainly forms part of the conversation. Julia Tanner, a trained
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If you’ve done any research about family mediation then you will probably have heard about the MIAM. Judges, lawyers and mediators talk about MIAMs – but what are they? The Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) is the first meeting you will have with a mediator. It will usually just be between you and the
Research highlights that a high proportion of children say that no-one spoke to them before, during or after their parents’ separation.  One of the important decisions that parents have to make is how and what they will tell their children about what is happening. It is important to recognise that every child is an
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Legal Aid is available for family mediation if you are financially eligible and your case is the type of case that the Legal Aid Agency will fund (a dispute following family breakdown that may end up in court such as making child arrangements following separation of financial arrangements where you are getting divorced. If you
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